Shauna Shafer appointed Executive Director of Golden Years Homestead

Greencroft Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of Shauna Shafer as Executive Director of Golden Years Homestead.

Shafer brings more than a decade of senior living leadership experience to the role, along with a strong background in education, regulatory compliance, and resident-focused care. Most recently serving as Executive Director at Life Care Center of Rochester, Shafer has a proven track record of enhancing quality standards, increasing occupancy, and leading with excellence.

Prior to that, she served for six years as Administrator at Lutheran Life Villages–Anthony Boulevard, where she led a 142-bed campus offering assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and long-term care. Under her leadership, the community achieved a consistent 5-star rating, maintained agency-free staffing, and operated at 98% occupancy.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shauna and the wealth of experience she brings to Golden Years,” said Hugh Davis, President and CEO of Greencroft Communities. “Her passion for quality care, operational excellence, and team development makes her an outstanding fit for this role.”

Shafer holds a Master of Arts in Education in Leadership and Supervision and a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University. She is a Licensed Health Facility Administrator, LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt, certified fall prevention trainer, and an experienced preceptor for Administrators-in-Training (AIT).

Golden Years Homestead is an affiliate of Greencroft Communities of Goshen, Indiana. The campus is home to over 200 residents in a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation.