Watercrest Senior Living Group Celebrates Promotion of Kim Haddon
Watercrest Senior Living Group has exciting news as they reveal that Kim Haddon, an esteemed executive director and mentor, has been promoted to the position of Regional Director of Operations. This change highlights Watercrest's commitment to maintaining high standards of care and exceptional service for its senior residents across its southeastern communities.
Kim Haddon joined the Watercrest team in 2021, taking the reins as Executive Director of the newly established Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Under her capable leadership, the community flourished, achieving impressive milestones such as full resident occupancy and being recognized multiple times by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Senior Living Communities.
Moreover, Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach garnered accolades like the Best of Santa Rosa Beach and the Reputation Award from 800 for outstanding customer service. According to Marc Vorkapich, the principal and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group, Kim is highly regarded as a leader who promotes accountability among her team, nurtures talent, and embodies a spirit of growth and success. Her promotion to Regional Director of Operations will further strengthen Watercrest’s operational performance and team cohesion.
With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Haddon has held numerous leadership positions, particularly in culinary, programming, and mental health management, with over ten years dedicated to serving as an executive director. Her role as Watercrest Leadership Mentor in 2023 has been particularly impactful, where she spearheaded the Associate Executive Director program. This initiative focused on developing and training Watercrest associates, preparing them for successful internal promotions to executive roles.
"Leading a collaborative team over the past five years has been an incredible honor. We’ve delivered exceptional care to our seniors while fostering growth for our associates in the executive director program," said Haddon. She expresses excitement over the expanded responsibilities, aiming to influence more lives positively and create new leaders within their communities.
About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded with a mission to honor elders, aspiring to become a leading light in the realm of senior living. Their aim is to surpass traditional care standards, expanding support and training for their associates. Watercrest communities are distinguished by their luxurious environments, unparalleled amenities, and innovative memory care programming. They have also been recognized as a Great Place to Work multiple times. Specializing in the development and management of assisted living and memory care, Watercrest focuses on cultivating servant leaders and enhancing the lives of seniors dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. For more information, please visit
www.watercrestseniorliving.com.