Local ASC employees honored for excellence & dedication

Indianapolis area recipients of ASC's 2023 Quest for Excellence award. (Photo provided)

Twenty-six American Senior Communities (ASC) employees from communities throughout the greater Indianapolis area were among 99 employees statewide honored for their outstanding service to patients and residents during ASC’s 23nd annual Quest for Excellence awards celebration.

With over 10,000 employees across the state, a Quest for Excellence award of the year is the highest level of recognition an employee can receive, honoring employees who exhibit a compassionate and dedicated approach that surpasses their typical job requirements. Honorees include clinical staff, therapists, and culinary staff, as well as business office, housekeeping, maintenance team members and others.

Vice President of Social Wellness & Enrichment Janean Kinzie delivered remarks on ASC’s Care Companion culture, and Josh Heaston, Director of Christian Mission for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, delivered the keynote speech on compassion. Additional remarks were delivered by CEO Steve Van Camp.

“ASC’s Quest for Excellence award winners promote and maintain the ASC culture of caring for others while demonstrating the highest level of integrity,” Van Camp said. “These exceptional people embody ASC’s commitment by keeping its values of compassion, accountability, relationships and excellence as their highest priorities.”

ASC provides a variety of lifestyle and care options, including Garden Homes, Independent & Assisted Living Apartments, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Long-Term Care, Respite and Hospice Care.

For more information about locations, services, and career opportunities, visit ASCCare.com.