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Assisted living executive Saul Chapnick has extensive experience revitalizing distressed facilities and ensuring new ones start strong.
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Saul Chapnick, MSW, has turned around many distressed assisted living facilities in Florida and helped many startup facilities succeed. He developed a reputation by creating a positive work culture for staff and a positive and caring atmosphere for residents by resolving low census and as well as eliminating AHCA violations.
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