Mia Alba

GEORGETOWN, TX – The Wesleyan, a nonprofit senior living and healthcare provider, is honored to announce that it has been ranked among America’s Best Nursing Homes by Newsweek in its 2024 listing. This prestigious recognition is awarded to facilities across the nation that exemplify the highest standards in elder care, providing both compassionate and quality care that families can trust.

The Newsweek ranking is developed in collaboration with the respected global research firm Statista, who conduct a rigorous analysis of nursing homes based on multiple metrics. The methodology includes assessments of key performance data, recommendations from industry professionals, and management of the COVID-19 pandemic. New to this year’s criteria is an evaluation of resident satisfaction, drawing from data collected on National Safety Goals from The Joint Commission as well as Google Scores.

“At The Wesleyan, our mission is to provide a home where residents feel valued, cared for, and empowered,” said Bethany Sisneroz, President and CEO at The Wesleyan. “This recognition from Newsweek is a tribute to our incredible teammates who are deeply committed to enriching the lives of each resident every day.”

Founded on values of dignity, respect, and empathy, The Wesleyan has consistently sought to improve the quality of life for seniors and their families. Receiving this designation as one of the best nursing homes in the country reinforces The Wesleyan’s dedication to excellence in elder care.

For families navigating elder care options, this ranking provides critical information to make informed decisions for their loved ones. The Wesleyan is proud to be recognized as a trusted choice for compassionate, comprehensive care.

About The Wesleyan:
Located in the heart of Georgetown, Texas, The Wesleyan is a faith-based nonprofit established by the Central Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church to create a retirement home for seniors. Today, with over 60 years in operation, The Wesleyan offers a full range of senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The Wesleyan provides a supportive and nurturing environment for seniors, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle where each resident is treated with dignity and respect.

GEORGETOWN, TX – The Board of Trustees of The Wesleyan, a nonprofit senior living and healthcare provider, announced the selection of Bethany Sisneroz as president and chief executive officer. Sisneroz had been serving as chief operating officer for The Wesleyan since June 2019. She succeeds Mark Lenhard who resigned in October to pursue another opportunity.

In announcing the decision, Board Chair Ed Komandosky said, “We were fortunate that we had many experienced applicants. In Sisneroz, we already had a proven leader with a deep understanding of The Wesleyan’s day-to-day operations.” The value of that experience comes at a critical time for The Wesleyan according to Komandosky.

On being named CEO, Sisneroz said, “My goal is that we maintain and fortify a financial foundation from which The Wesleyan can continue to grow and thrive.” The last years have been challenging everywhere in the healthcare industry. “Navigating through the global pandemic and aftermath has been a bit like riding a rollercoaster,” she said. “But, I am confident that The Wesleyan has a promising future in store and I am excited to be part of shaping that”, she added.

Sisneroz brings more than twenty years of experience in all levels of senior care. “My passion – transforming the culture of how care and how services are delivered – drives everything I do. Working with our staff, residents, board members, volunteers, and donors, will make The Wesleyan a place where people want to live and work for generations to come,” she said.

Sisneroz earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Texas State University. She is licensed as a Nursing Facility Administrator (LNFA) in the State of Texas. Prior to joining The Wesleyan, she served as Regional Vice President of Operations for organizations throughout Texas. She was the first administrator in Texas to receive the American Health Care Association’s Silver Quality Award for which she served as National Examiner. Sisneroz is a member of the College of Healthcare Executives.

The Wesleyan: Located in Georgetown, Texas, The Wesleyan is a faith-based nonprofit established by the Central Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church to create a retirement home for seniors. Today, in its 60th year of operations, The Wesleyan provides a full continuum of care, which includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term Care, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Home Health, Personal Assistant Services and Hospice.

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The Wesleyan’s President and CEO Mark Lenhard announced his resignation Friday, September 30.

“The reason is both personal and professional”, Lenhard explained in his video announcement to teammates, residents and family members. “As my wife and I move into the next season of our lives as ‘empty-nesters’ and considered our next steps, I was contacted by a search firm to consider a President/CEO role for a faith-based, non-profit organization serving seniors in the Northeast. This relocation will bring us closer to our extended family. I will be completing my service to The Wesleyan Friday, October 21.”

Lenhard expressed his appreciation to all who have been a part of his five years with The Wesleyan. “To the residents, I would like to say thank you for sharing your home with me. To my fellow teammates, I cannot tell you how much you have shaped who I am and I have incredible faith in your continued calling to serve in this ministry. Our Board of Trustees’ high level of engagement is only matched by their passion and compassion for The Wesleyan and its mission of service. And, to our donors, constituents and community leaders, please know the incredible gift to Georgetown that The Wesleyan has been for 60 years and will continue to be as it recommits itself to the achievement of abundant life for all those that we serve and for those with whom we serve. Thank you and God bless you.”

Bethany Sisneroz, The Wesleyan’s Chief Operations Officer has been appointed Interim President and CEO. Sisneroz has worked for The Wesleyan for three years and is intimately familiar with the organization’s operations and relationships.

GEORGETOWN, TX – The Wesleyan, a faith-based, nonprofit senior living and healthcare provider that has served Central Texas residents and patients since 1962, welcomes Scott A. Russell, MD, FACS.

Dr. Russell will be performing weekly bedside wound management rounds at The Wesleyan Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Georgetown, TX.

A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Russell is on staff at St. David’s Georgetown Hospital and is affiliated with Vohra Wound Physicians, whose wound management program has been noted by Ostomy Wound Management as greatly improving healing times, reducing infection and amputation rates, and reducing wound-related hospitalizations. Their wound outcomes are tracked and reported.

Founded in 2000, Vohra Wound Physicians is the leading physician network devoted to post-acute wound care in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Vohra’s 300 physicians provide bedside care for patients in more than 3,000 facilities across 27 states, providing physician-led weekly wound rounds and bedside conservative debridement and wound treatments.

Read more about Vohra Wound Physicians here.