Sara Elizabeth Vadakin
Sara has served as the Vice President of Quality & Clinical Services for Assisted Living Concepts Inc., since 2005, and provides clinical and quality oversight and leadership to over 210 assisted living communities across the United States. She has worked in long-term care and senior services for over 30 years, and was previously a Vice President of Clinical Services for SunBridge Healthcare Corporation. She has progressed through the healthcare profession as a housekeeper, nursing assistant, LPN, RN and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Over the years, progressive management roles have included Director of Education, Director of Nursing, Administrator, Nurse Consultant and Vice President of Quality & Clinical Services. Sara holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing from Marquette University, and a Master’s of Science Degree in Educational Psychology and Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin. She currently serves on the Operations Excellence and Clinical Advisory Committees of the Assisted Living Federation of America and the Clinical Advisory Committee of the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association. Sara was recently appointed to the Joint Commission Long-Term Care Professional and Technical Advisory Committee. She resides in Wisconsin with her husband Stephen, and is the proud mother of three canine companions.