PATHWAY SENIOR LIVING PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL “BEST” BY THE ASSISTED LIVING FEDERATION OF AMERICA

April 13, 2011…Des Plaines, Illinois…Pathway Senior Living was recognized by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) as part of the ALFA 2011 Best of the Best Awards. The awards program recognizes programs that raise the bar of excellence in senior living.

Pathway, a premier provider of supportive living and senior apartment buildings throughout the Chicago area, was recognized for its “extreme wellness” Camp VIVA! camping adventure for assisted living residents. Camp VIVA! offers assisted living residents a overnight camping excursion to a scenic, handicapped-accessible campground by a lake. Here residents enjoy traditional camping experiences, including fishing, swimming, hiking, cooking and eating outdoors, sleeping on cots in cabins, storytelling and roasting marshmallows by the campfire. The experience brings back old memories, immerses residents in nature, offers a welcome change of scenery and routine and has had a profound effect on seniors who choose to participate.

Pathway’s commitment to “green” operations was also recognized. Pathway’s innovative Microfiber Cleaning System reduces infection, improves staff efficiency and reduces cross-contamination exposure. The program is eco-friendly, cost-effective and significantly contributes to healthier and cleaner living. Microfiber cleaning is one of several environmentally friendly Pathway programs.

“We have the honor to spread the good news about remarkable resident-centered programs fulfilling every aspect of senior-living operations, from wellness services to staff development,” said Rick Grimes, president and CEO of ALFA. “All of this year’s entries speak to the high standard of innovation and professionalism among our members and demonstrate their resourcefulness and ingenuity.”

“We are thrilled that Camp VIVA! and our Microfiber Cleaning system were recognized by ALFA,” said Maria Oliva, Chief People Officer for Pathway. “Both programs are part of Pathway’s life-enriching approach to resident care and lifestyle offerings known as “VIVA!” These programs help residents live whole, happy, healthy and celebrated lives.”

The ALFA 2011 Best of the Best Awards program expanded from previous years. The program received 140 nominations, a record number of submissions. For the first time allied ALFA members, members of ALFA who serve the senior living industry, were able to win the much coveted award. Submissions were judged for their uniqueness in the industry, innovative use of ideas from outside the industry, impact on residents, their families, staff and operations, the strength of quantitative and qualitative results and strategic vision.

In partnership with various not-for-profit partners, Pathway owns or operates vibrant, healthy, residential independent and supportive living communities for seniors in the Chicago neighborhoods of Galewood, Roseland, and South Chicago and in the suburbs of Bartlett, Calumet City, Country Club Hills, Elk Grove Village, Joliet, Melrose Park and Park Forest and will open a new community in Vernon Hills in early 2012. For more information, please call 847-768-5100 or visit the website at www.PathwaySL.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2011

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