Rockville, Md. – Ingleside, a premier not-for-profit provider of comprehensive older adult services in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, proudly announces its achievement of receiving a SAGECare recertification for the Ingleside Organization and all three communities Ingleside Rock Creek, Westminster at Lake Ridge, and Ingleside King Farm. This prestigious credential is a testament to Ingleside’s unwavering commitment to providing a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ older adults.
SAGECare awarded Ingleside with its SAGECare Credential after a rigorous assessment of policies, practices, and staff training to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all residents, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
“We take great pride in our exceptional staff, who completed this specialized training in efforts to support residents in living a happy and fulfilling life while celebrating each person’s individual uniqueness,” said Traci Alley, MSM, PHR, SHRM-CP. Ingleside’s Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer. “This Platinum credential validates Ingleside’s commitment to providing the highest quality care and support to all residents, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
The SAGECare credential process evaluates senior living communities based on various criteria, including non-discrimination policies, staff training on LGBTQ+ cultural competency, community engagement, and resident support services. By meeting and exceeding these standards, Ingleside has demonstrated its commitment to promoting a diverse and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ seniors. For more information about SAGECare Training, visit here.
To learn more about Ingleside and its commitment to excellence in care and fostering a culture of inclusion, please visit https://inglesideonline.org or call 301-499-9019.
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About Ingleside
Ingleside is a premier, charitable not-for-profit provider of comprehensive older adult opportunities in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Based in Rockville, MD, Ingleside is the supporting organization for three CARF-accredited, SAGECare platinum LGBT cultural competency credentialed, not-for-profit life plan communities and two not-for-profit affiliates. Ingleside’s family of communities include Ingleside at Rock Creek (Washington D.C.), Westminster at Lake Ridge (Lake Ridge, VA), and Ingleside at King Farm (Rockville, MD). Affiliates include Ingleside at Home, a home-based care program, and Westminster Ingleside Foundation, which supports the communities’ charitable activities. Named a 2024 Best Workplaces in Aging Services™by Great Place to Work®, Ingleside’s mission is to provide strategic and operational leadership that enables our communities and affiliates to excel in their missions. For more information, visit www.inglesideonline.org.
About SAGECare
SAGECare is a fee-for-service training and consulting division of SAGE (1978), the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit that advocates and provides services for LGBTQ+ senior adults. SAGECare provides LGBTQ+ competency training and consulting to service providers, fostering a more inclusive and understanding approach to aging issues within the LGBTQ+ community.