Mr. Larry Stephens brings over 30 years of experience in senior living and post-acute care operations, specializing in skilled nursing facility (SNF) management, regulatory compliance, and healthcare project development.
Experience
Mr. Stephens has served in executive leadership roles overseeing skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. He has managed large-scale healthcare operations, directed facility start-ups, and facilitated licensure and regulatory approvals for new post-acute care services. His expertise includes operational turnarounds, financial performance optimization, and strategic planning for long-term care communities.
He has successfully led initiatives to improve therapy reimbursement rates, reduce operating costs, and implement quality improvement programs. His experience extends to consulting on hospital-based transitional care units, overseeing compliance with CMS and state regulations, and developing policies and procedures for newly established healthcare facilities.
His prior positions include that of Chief Executive Officer at a Medicare 5-Star rated skilled nursing and assisted living facility, which included a rapid recovery program. He also served as Vice President responsible for a multi-service facility including a transitional care unit, a large long-term unit, an assisted living facility, and an independent living center.
Education and Certifications
Mr. Stephens earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and completed the Gerontology and Long-Term Care Administration Certification Program at The University of Texas Health Science Center. He is a licensed Nursing Facility Administrator (NHA) in Texas.
Areas of Special Focus
Senior living operations, post-acute care management, regulatory compliance, healthcare facility start-ups, and operational turnarounds.