Business Office Directors Meetings Were a Great Success!

The “Olympic Themed” meetings for ISL Business Office Directors (BOD’s) were held recently in Sacramento and Ontario.  We had 47 BOD’s in attendance between both meetings – which were two days long.  There were presentations on accounting topics (Paying the Bills, AL Wizard, Understanding Financial Statements, Payroll) and HR topics (The role of BOD’s in [...]

Best of the Best!

We are pleased to announce the Best of the Best winner for January.  Gilbert Camacho is the Dining Room Supervisor at Cardinal Point in Alameda, CA.  Gilbert is responsible for setting the standard for positive customer service with the residents.  He never tells a resident or team member “I am too busy.”  Whatever request may [...]

Remodeling Excitement at Cardinal Point

Re-invention, Renovation, Refresh and Restart The remodel project at Cardinal Point is far more than just fresh paint and new furniture. The community has gone through many changes in 2011, and you might even say “It was the best of times and it was the worst of times.” So when the day finally came in [...]

January Culture Keeper – Never Settle for Good Enough, Good is the Enemy of Great

And the winner is…..Claremont Place!!!  Claremont Place did an excellent job demonstrating January’s Culture Keeper at their monthly all staff Town Hall meeting.  Their theme was “Disneyland” and implementing a Disneyland culture and service at Claremont Place.  Disneyland Main Street music was playing as their entire team walked into the Town Hall.  They showed a [...]

Rainbow Executive Director Named to Board

Our Executive Directors are incredibly talented people. Recently Tina Bundtrock, the Executive Director of The Rainbow Senior Living in Great Falls was named to an impressive board position.  The Governor of Montana, Brian Schweitzer appointed Tina to the Montana State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB). “I am so honored to be appointed to this board by [...]

Happy Holidays!

From the desk of Chris Kasulka – One of best aspects of this time of year is the opportunity we allow ourselves to take time to reflect. When I think about 2011, the overwhelming feeling is one of gratitude. I have gratitude that once again we have grown, adding several wonderful communities to our family [...]

Best of The Best!

We are pleased to announce the Best of the Best winner for November!  Norman Johnson, Bus Driver for Carson Valley Senior Living.  Norman is Carson Valley Senior Living’s best asset.  He is a retired California Highway Patrol Officer and has been driving the van and bus for the last ten years – without any tickets, [...]

Best of The Best!

Laura Guerrero of Cypress Place is The Best of the Best for the month of October!   Laura started her career at Cypress Place in 2006 as a caregiver. Laura quickly demonstrated the detail oriented skills needed for a Medtech position and has been a true asset to our community since day one. Laura uses her [...]

ISL News!

We have some very exciting news to share with everyone.  There are changes taking place in ISL’s senior management team. Chris Kasulka has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer for ISL, and Tracee DeGrande has been promoted to President/Chief Financial Officer.  Our wonderful leader for the last 10 years, Sue Farrow, who previously [...]

ISL Team Members Honored at CALA

We are proud to say that once again ISL-community team members were honored for their outstanding service. Recently at the 2011 California Assisted Living Association (CALA) Fall Conference, Charlie Bloom of Vista Village was named Outstanding Executive Director and Thomas “TJ” Lynch of The Arbors Assisted Living and Memory Care as Outstanding Team Member. CALA [...]