Legacy Lifecare is pleased to announce that Renato (Ren) de Leon, Executive Director at Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) was sworn in as a member of the Massachusetts Board of Nursing Home Administrators (pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 13, Section 73) on April 2, 2025. Governor Maura T. Healey congratulated Renato from the office of the Governor’s Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

“We are extremely proud of Renato de Leon,” said Betsy Mullen, Chief Operating Officer of Legacy Lifecare, of which ANRC is an affiliate member. “It is an incredible honor to serve on the Massachusetts Board of Nursing Home Administrators. Ren’s leadership, vision, and insight have been invaluable in guiding ANRC’s residents and staff. Clearly, his intuitive understanding of long-term care is a tremendous asset to our organizations.”

Mr. de Leon brings 25 years of experience in the hospitality and senior living sectors to ANRC. He joined Legacy Lifecare in 2021 as Executive Director of Edelweiss Village Assisted Living in West Roxbury, MA, an additional full member affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, and was named Executive Director of ANRC in 2023. Ren possesses deep expertise in long-term care, assisted living, non-profit healthcare, and senior living operations.

The Massachusetts Board of Nursing Home Administrators consists of the commissioner of public health or his designee, the commissioner of public welfare or his designee, the secretary of elder affairs or his designee, and 11 members appointed by the governor of Massachusetts. This board works to protect the health and safety of nursing home residents and ensures that nursing home administrators are competent and perform their responsibilities properly.

Renato de Leon, who is a resident of Wenham, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Massachusetts and is LEAN Principles Certified.

About Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a not-for-profit nursing and rehabilitation center that has been serving elders locally and internationally for over 100 years, owned by Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) and managed by Legacy Lifecare. Drawing on its rich history, generosity of spirit, and the work ethic of the Armenian community, ANRC provides short-term rehab and long-term care. ANRC is dedicated to ensuring the good health and well-being of all Armenian elders and others in the surrounding area.

About Legacy Lifecare

Legacy Lifecare Inc., a nonprofit management resources collaborative, provides small-to-mid-sized organizations access to the infrastructure needed to succeed in today’s complex senior care environment. Affiliates include Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, JGS Lifecare, German Centre, Elizabeth Seton Residence, Marillac Residence, Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living, Sophia Snow Place and Saint Joseph’s Living Center.