American Health Communities, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners, has announced the promotion of Chris Spence to regional director of operations.
Spence joined AHC in 2012 and most recently served as administrator at AHC McNairy County in Selmer, Tennessee, where the facility was awarded two Malcom Baldridge National Quality Awards. As regional director, Spence will oversee 15 communities in West Tennessee, including facilities located in Brownsville, Cordova, Covington, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Jackson, Martin, McKenzie, Memphis, Paris, Union City and Waverly.
“Chris is a proven leader who is committed to providing healthcare that improves the lives and strengthens the communities of those we serve at AHC,” said Greg Haynes, vice president of operations for American Health Communities. “His proven operational skill and ability to implement systems that result in measurably better outcomes will ensure his success in this new role. We are fortunate to have him join our regional leadership team.”
AHC operates 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Tennessee and northern Alabama and specializes in caring for seniors by providing long-term residential healthcare in a home-like environment.
“I look forward to working with our dedicated care teams to ensure our residents experience the highest possible quality of life,” said Spence. “I appreciate the opportunity to lead AHC’s West Tennessee region and to see our residents thrive in the caring, home-like environments we create in each facility.”
Spence holds degrees in organizational leadership and health management from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He began his career as a radiologic technologist at West Tennessee Healthcare. A 2014 graduate of the Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA) Future Leaders program, Spence is currently on the THCA Government Affairs Committee and served previously as a board member and as Jackson District president.
About American Health Communities (AHC)
American Health Communities, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., oversees operations for 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Tennessee and Alabama. AHC specializes in caring for seniors by providing a full range of short-term and long-term healthcare in a home-like environment. For more information, visit AHCseniorcare.com or call (615) 902-5200.
About American Health Partners
American Health Partners Inc. provides a continuum of healthcare services that aid recovery, prevent unnecessary hospital stays and improve quality of life for older adults. In Tennessee and Alabama, the company owns 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers; five psychiatric hospitals; multiple home health and hospice offices serving 31 counties; and a long-term care pharmacy. Two other divisions provide Institutional Special Needs Health Plans (I-SNPs) and medical staffing in nursing homes in Tennessee, Georgia, Kansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Missouri. American Health Partners is based in Franklin, Tenn. For more information, visit AmHealthPartners.com or call (615) 902-5200.
