Ulven Selected Future Long Term and Post-Acute Care Leader for National Organization

June 7, 2024
Contact: Lindsay Kant, Director of Membership

Nebraska Health Care Association (NHCA) announced that Chris Ulven of Rose Blumkin Jewish Home in Omaha, Neb., has been selected by American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a future leader in long-term and post-acute care. Ulven will participate in AHCA/NCAL’s Future Leaders program, which provides year-long training and mentorship for professionals in long-term and post-acute care. 

Chris Ulven, Executive Director, Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, Omaha

“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to this year’s Future Leaders program,” said Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL. “Their dedication and vision for the future of long-term care are what set them apart as a true leader in the making.”

“Chris is highly dedicated to the well-being of Nebraska’s seniors,” said Jalene Carpenter, NHCA president and CEO. “Through participation in this national program, Chris will continue to play a role in shaping the future of Nebraska’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities.”

As executive director of Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, Ulven directs the 105-bed skilled nursing facility’s day-to-day operations. Ulven is a licensed nursing home administrator with 20 years of experience in senior living and has been with Rose Blumkin Jewish Home for more than 12 years.

AHCA/NCAL developed the Future Leaders program in 2004. Selected participants demonstrate leadership potential and represent the interests of state and national longterm care providers. The program covers the latest theories and practical applications in quality management, customer satisfaction, and leadership. The year-long program kicks off with the Future Leaders of Long-Term Care in America Symposium held each year in Washington, D.C.

American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living represent more than 14,500 nonprofit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers and homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly, and individuals with disabilities who receive long-term or post-acute care in member facilities.

Nebraska Health Care Association is the parent to Nebraska Nursing Facility Association (NNFA) and Nebraska Assisted Living Association (NALA), as well as an accredited college and a charitable foundation. NNFA and NALA collectively represent 400 nonprofit and proprietary nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Nebraska.