In our Life Plan Community nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, we believe in providing unforgettable moments for our residents. That’s why our Life Enrichment Team organized a trip on the Nantahala River to showcase the best of senior living at Givens Estates! The white water rafting excursion was booked with the Nantahala Outdoor … Continued
Givens Estates welcomed Robert Underwood as the new Director of Health Services for the senior life plan community. Robert is a native of Asheville, North Carolina with a passion for working with the aging population. He started his career here at Givens Estates in May 2008 as a Dining Services team member. He continued in … Continued
Born and raised in New York City, Chef Peter Jackson has always been passionate about food. After running a successful delicatessen in New York and earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Curry College in Massachusetts, he settled in North Carolina to further his career in the culinary arts. For a time he worked as the Executive … Continued
Givens Estates welcomed Jennifer Compton as the new Director of Nursing at the Givens Estates Health Center. The Givens Estates Health Center is the senior life plan community’s skilled nursing facility. Jennifer has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Jennifer started her career in healthcare in Asheville where she served as … Continued
Chef David Breeden is the production team lead for Market + Craft, one of the three dining venues at Givens Estates. He has always enjoyed cooking, inspired by great television chefs such as Emeril Lagasse and Justin Wilson. After graduating with a culinary arts degree from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in 2016, David worked as … Continued