The Charter Senior Living community in Danvers, Massachusetts has earned a valuable credential for LGBTQ+ inclusion from SAGECare, the national cultural competency training and credentialing program operated by the national LGBTQ+ advocacy organization SAGE.
The credential recognizes the Center for demonstrating “LGBTQ+ cultural competency through policies, staff education, resident support and inclusive operational practices.”
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The recognition aligns with Charter Senior Living’s mission to “Enhance the Human Spirit” by helping residents feel respected, valued and empowered to live with dignity and purpose.
The announcement comes as senior living providers place added focus on how care settings serve people with different identities, backgrounds and life experiences.
SAGECare awards credentials to senior living providers that demonstrate LGBTQ+ cultural competency through policies, staff education, resident support and inclusive operational practices.
The credential is intended to show that a community is working to create an environment where residents and their families can expect compassion, understanding and respect.
Charter Senior Living of Danvers said it pursued the credential through team education and ongoing cultural competency training. That work is part of a broader approach to person-centered care that honors each resident’s identity, life experience and personal story.
“At Charter Senior Living of Danvers, we believe every older adult deserves to feel safe, respected, and truly at home,” said Andy Eick, Executive Director. “Earning our SAGECare Credential reinforces our commitment to creating a community where individuality is celebrated, every resident is treated with dignity, and our team is equipped to provide compassionate, person-centered care for all.
“We are proud to partner with SAGECare as we continue building a culture of belonging for everyone who walks through our doors.”