Navigating Nursing Home Decisions: An Insider's Guide to Finding the Right Care

by Rodney E Whittington JR

Overview

Hope, Guidance, and Compassion During Life's Toughest Transitions"
Making the decision to move yourself or a loved one into a nursing home can be one of the most emotionally difficult choices a family faces. Whether it's due to a sudden health crisis or a gradual decline, this journey can feel overwhelming, confusing, and filled with uncertainty. In Navigating Nursing Home Decisions, Rodney E. Whittington Jr. - a seasoned healthcare executive with years of experience in long-term care - offers practical guidance, heartfelt insight, and clear direction to help families move forward with confidence and peace of mind. This insider's guide demystifies the process, answers the questions families don't always know to ask, and empowers readers to make informed, compassionate decisions rooted in care and dignity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798898898441
Publisher:	Rodney E Whittington JR
Publication date:	08/11/2025
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Rodney Whittington Jr. is a distinguished leader in the healthcare sector, currently serving as the CEO of Method Healthcare. With a B.S. in Life Sciences and Gerontology from Kansas State University, Rodney has dedicated over twenty years to enhancing the quality of care in long-term healthcare administration. His expertise has been instrumental in leading multiple communities to achieve Five-Star CMS ratings and maintain zero deficiency surveys. Rodney’s career includes eight years as the CEO of Villa St. Francis, the largest Medicaid-sponsored long-term care provider in Kansas, where he championed quality care for vulnerable populations. His passion lies in revitalizing struggling organizations by developing high-performing teams, fostering stability, and creating the best living environments for residents. Recognized as a Future Leader of Long-Term Care by the American Healthcare Association, Rodney’s contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including being named a Health Services Executive by the National Association of LTC Administrators Board and a Leadership Fellow with LeadingAge Kansas. He currently serves as Vice President of the Kansas Healthcare Association, advocating for both providers and residents alike.