Broadview at Purchase has hired Phyllis McPherson as its new health-care navigator. She has 20 years of experience in the field of nursing and is committed to providing outstanding care to the seniors living at Broadview. In her new role, McPherson will help evaluate seniors’ needs and will assist them with navigating the many available programs and resources available within and outside of Broadview.
Broadview Executive Director Ashley Wade said of McPherson, “She’s an experienced leader in the health-care field, and we are so excited to welcome her to the team and have her help our residents as they continue to pursue their passions.’’
Broadview at Purchase is a university-based retirement community on the campus of the State University of New York at Purchase. It opened in December of 2023 and champions intergenerational connections and lifelong learning. Located on a 40-acre site on campus with walking and exercise trails, Broadview offers a wealth of amenities, for residents to enjoy.
Prior to coming to Broadview, McPherson worked as a registered nurse in acute care, medical, surgical, ICU, home car and behavioral health. She is a Certified Professional in Utilization Review and a Certified Case Manager. She has a Master of Arts degree in nursing administration from Columbia, Teacher’s College as well as a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an Associate Degree in Nursing from Bronx Community College.
Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His aspiration for Purchase was to create a dynamic campus that combined conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Today, Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity.
Life Care Services at Broadview is the nation’s second-largest operator of senior living communities and has expertise in the management of both life plan and rental communities.
