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Award Recipients Honored for Excellence, Dedication and Service to Louisiana’s Nursing Facility Residents
(New Orleans – November 3, 2025) The Louisiana Nursing Home Association (LNHA) is proud to honor several outstanding individuals who set the standard for excellence in long-term care throughout the state. Each year at the LNHA Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans, the LNHA Awards Luncheon recognizes several exceptional individuals for their dedication to providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections with their residents.
“This year’s honorees represent the very best of our profession — individuals who go above and beyond every day in ways that truly inspire,” said Mark Berger, executive director of LNHA. “Their dedication, compassion and excellence reflect the spirit of the nursing facility profession and the values that define our mission.”
“The true measure of quality care is reflected in how we treat those we serve,” said LNHA Board President Teddy Price. “This year’s recipients demonstrate an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and a heartfelt devotion to caring for each resident as if they were family.”
The Louisiana Nursing Home Association is proud to announce the 2025 Award recipients:
- Administrator of the Year: Keith Ferrington, Plantation Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Winnsboro
- Director of Nursing of the Year: Suprena Buck, High Hope Care Center in Sulphur
- Two Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) of the Year:
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- South Louisiana recipient: Stephanie Broussard, Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lake Charles
- North Louisiana recipient: Latonya Jackson, Autumn Leaves Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Winnfield
- Medical Director of the Year (two were awarded):
- Dr. Luis Arencibia, Ormond Nursing & Care Center in Destrehan
- Dr. Christopher Granger, Westwood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder
- Social Service Director of the Year: Mindy Parrish, Chateau Terrebonne Health Care in Houma
- Resident Activity Director of the Year: Patricia Duplechin, Heritage Manor of Ville Platte in Ville Platte
- Food Service Supervisor of the Year: Dorothy Turner, Heritage Manor Stratmore Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Shreveport
- Volunteer of the Year: Cindy Harrington, Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Shreveport
- Group Volunteer of the Year: Beauty & Barber, Audubon Health and Rehab in Thibodaux
- CNA of the Year by Region:
- Region 1: Elizabeth Jones, Audubon Health and Rehab in Thibodaux
- Region 2: Tinka Ealy, Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge
- Region 3: April Perro, Kaplan Healthcare Center in Kaplan
- Region 4: Emily Wells, Matthews Memorial in Alexandria
- Region 5: Barbara Swayzer, Plantation Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Winnsboro
- Region 6: Shermica Flowers, Pierremont Healthcare Center in Shreveport
- Region 7: LaRonda Briscoe, Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lake Charles
- President’s Choice: Mark Berger, CPA
The President’s Choice Award recognizes an individual who exemplifies outstanding dedication, service and leadership, setting a standard of excellence in their contributions. Mark Berger, executive director of LNHA, has dedicated more than 35 years of service to the association, leading with calm, conviction and compassion. His leadership is defined by an unwavering commitment to the well-being of residents and the providers who serve them. - Pioneer Award: Ron Goux
The Pioneer Award honors a hardworking and passionate individual with a pioneering spirit who paved the way for others in the long-term care profession. Presented posthumously in honor of Ron Goux, this award celebrates his fearless advocacy for Louisiana’s elderly and his steadfast leadership in the nursing facility profession for more than three decades. He was a dear friend, a trusted mentor and a beloved leader whose advocacy improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of elderly Louisianans.
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About LNHA
The Louisiana Nursing Home Association (LNHA) is a nonprofit organization representing nearly 250 member nursing facilities and assisted living facilities that care for more than 25,000 of Louisiana’s elderly and disabled individuals each day. On behalf of its members, LNHA advocates for providing quality care and nurturing environments to Louisiana’s frail and elderly. For more information about LNHA, visit our website at www.lnha.org.
