Expert Source

Vassar Byrd is a nationally recognized expert source on the topics of gerontology, innovative senior living and the importance of person-directed care. She has lent her expertise to stories in the L.A. Times, U.S. News & World Report, the New York Times, Parents.com, The Oregonian and more. She has also been featured in stories on KXL-FM News/Talk and NPR. 

Rose Villa is regularly featured in local and industry media. If you are a journalist, please contact Jennifer Werdel, Director of Marketing and Communications.

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Rose Villa becomes first senior living facility to receive Covid-19 vaccine in Oregon

Dec 21, 2020
Portland Business Journal - Rose Villa becomes first senior living facility to receive Covid-19 vaccine in OregonBy Elizabeth Hayes  – Staff Reporter, Portland Business ... Read More »

OPB - Oregon nursing homes begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines

Dec 21, 2020
OPB - Oregon nursing homes begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinesStaff and some residents will be among those treated with the initial vaccine doses. By Amelia Templeton (OPB)Dec. 21, 2... Read More »

KPTV - Staff, residents at long-term care facilities in Oregon begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine

Dec 21, 2020
KPTV - Staff, residents at long-term care facilities in Oregon begin receiving COVID-19 vaccineBy Sarah Hurwitz December 21, 2020 Read More »

KOIN - Oregon long-term care facilities begin vaccinations

Dec 21, 2020
KOIN - Oregon long-term care facilities begin vaccinations Video / Dec 21, 2020 Read More »

A $77M senior living expansion launches at Rose Villa

Dec 15, 2020
Rose Villa's operators have embarked on a $77 million project that'll expand its Portland-area senior living campus. The effort is the third and final phase of Rose Villa's 10-year campus redevelopmen... Read More »

Rose Villa Senior Living Embarks on $77 Million Construction Project

Dec 7, 2020
Rose Villa Senior Living Embarks on $77 Million Construction Project  Next-generation 24-hour long term care and two new independent living neighborhoods will round out Rose Villa’s 10-yea... Read More »

Evaluating Your Contractor’s COVID-19 Response Plan: A 75-Point Checklist

May 12, 2020
If you currently have construction underway, or are contemplating a construction start in the near future, it is critical that your contractor have a comprehensive and detailed COVID-19 response plan ... Read More »

Activity Ideas for Residents That Maintain Social Distancing

May 4, 2020
With COVID-19 requiring that residents in senior living facilities maintain social distancing, facilities have to re-think and restructure many of the activities that they have designed for residents.... Read More »

Don’t Let Social Distancing Slow Your Seniors Down

Apr 27, 2020
With COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, many senior living facilities face the challenge of needing to find new ways to keep seniors active. Social distancing may mean that gyms and exercise are... Read More »

Creating an Intergenerational Experience in Senior Living

Feb 25, 2020
Rose Villa CEO Vassar Byrd is featured in this white paper by Witz Company  Read More »

McKnight’s announces inductees in Women of Distinction awards

Feb 20, 2020
Rose Villa CEO Vassar Byrd is one of twenty-two women that will be inducted into the McKnight's Senior Living Women of Distinction Hall of Honor as part of the second annual class. Read More »

A Resilient SENIOR Community

Feb 5, 2020
The Oaks at Rose Villa is featured in Passive House Buildings Magazine Read More »