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Stephanie Uhrmacher accepted a promotion to senior living administrator at Good Samaritan Society – Hastings Village just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a lesser leader might have folded under pressure, Uhrmacher accepted the challenge head-on and instilled confidence in her colleagues at Hastings Village while navigating turbulent times for the industry.
The results so far in Uhrmacher’s tenure as administrator have been very promising. In 2021 and 2022, she was nominated by five members of her team for the organization’s Nebraska and Iowa Administrator of the Year award, which she earned in 2022.
In addition, colleagues said, she is a tireless advocate for resident safety and health. Uhrmacher was a vocal advocate for the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than 60% of the 200+ independent living residents getting vaccinated at Hastings Village’s first vaccine clinic in January 2021. In addition, she worked with a local family healthcare medical clinic to open the clinic on the Hasting Village’s campus to ensure easy access for residents.
“Stephanie represents the very best qualities of a rising leader: an avid learner who challenges the status quo and questions the traditional way of doing work,” her nominators said. “This mindset helps her work through challenges and opportunities that help improve the well-being and quality of life for residents on campus and better the Hastings community.”
More about Uhrmacher:
- Uhrmacher is a mother of two girls, and her husband farms. She supports the dance studio her daughters are involved in.
- Uhrmacher was instrumental in bringing a spa to the Hastings Village campus. It opened in January.
- In 2023, she accepted the Hastings Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year award on behalf of the Good Samaritan Society – Hastings Village. The award honors businesses for their community involvement and sound business practices and for making a significant impact on the local community.
The McKnight’s Women of Distinction program is jointly administered by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care. Healthcare Services Group was the Platinum sponsor of this year’s McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum. PointClickCare was the Gold sponsor, and PharMerica was the Silver sponsor. Other sponsors included Curana Health, DirecTV for Business, Easyshifts, Hireology, Reliant Rehabilitation, ShiftKey and Sentrics.
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