Belmont Village Senior Living Caretaker Receives Prestigious Argentum 2023 Hero Award

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to recognize Janny Flores, caretaker at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove, as the recipient of the 2023 Hero Award from Argentum,  the country’s most recognized trade association in senior living. The award is a testament to Flores’ outstanding commitment, compassion, and selflessness in serving the senior living industry with unparalleled excellence.

The 2023 Hero Award was presented at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in New Orleans, LA on May 8. Flores, along with all award winners, will be profiled in the June/July issue of Senior Living Executive magazine.

“We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving for this year’s Hero Award,” said Patricia Will, Founder and CEO of Belmont Village Senior Living. “Janny consistently goes above and beyond her duties, setting a benchmark for how personal care should be delivered. Her sincere and empathetic approach has inspired her colleagues and fostered a culture of care focused on enhancing the lives of our residents.”

In the decade Flores has spent at Belmont Village Senior Living, she has consistently exhibited a high level of attentive care and kindness, establishing herself as a reliable caregiver who can meet the diverse needs of all residents. As a result of her unwavering efforts, residents feel that they can maintain their independence, and dignity, and enjoy an elevated quality of life in a nurturing environment.

“Individuals like Janny show that care and compassion raise the bar of excellence in senior living care, and she serves as an outstanding example of someone within this field who consistently strives to provide unmatched care that prioritizes the needs of each individual,” said James Balda, President, and CEO of Argentum.

Flores’ compassion towards others, coupled with her commitment to prioritizing their needs, has been instrumental in leaving a lasting impression on those she has served. Flores was also recognized with the Hearts and Hands Frontline award as a part of the LeadingAge Illinois 2022 Honoring Excellence Awards Program.

Last year, Belmont Senior Living was honored with the 2022 Argentum “Best of the Best Award,” underscoring its innovative programming and its staff’s unparalleled passion for providing an optimal environment for the residents and families it serves in the senior living industry.