Nicole Sokolowska Named a 2025 PHCA Rising Star for Transformational Leadership in Senior Living

(October 20, 2025) Bensalem, PA - Juniper Communities is proud to announce that Nicole Sokolowska, Nursing Home Administrator at Juniper Village at Bucks County, has been recognized as a 2025 Rising Star by the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA). This honor highlights emerging leaders in long-term care who demonstrate outstanding commitment, skill, and vision in advancing care for older adults.

Nicole's recognition is a testament to her rapid rise within Juniper and the senior care field. She joined Juniper Communities in 2020 as a concierge at Juniper Village at Brookline and quickly advanced through roles including Administrator-in-Training and Assistant Executive Director. She currently serves as the Nursing Home Administrator at Juniper Village at Bucks County and will soon assume the additional role of Personal Care Home Administrator.

“From being her preceptor through her Nursing Home Administrator in Training internship to now working side by side as leaders at Juniper Village at Bucks County, it has been my privilege to witness Nicole's professional growth within Juniper over the past four years,” said Kathryn Bainbridge, Executive Director at Juniper Village at Bucks County. “Her exceptional skills and dedication exemplify the strong, emerging leadership that represents the future of senior living.”

A graduate of Penn State, Nicole was inspired to enter the long-term care field during her studies and took a hands-on approach during the pandemic, serving as a unit aide at a skilled nursing facility. Her passion for service and deep empathy for residents has been evident throughout her journey.

The PHCA Rising Star Awards recognize long-term care professionals across Pennsylvania who were nominated by their peers as emerging leaders, individuals who already stand out for their leadership, compassion, and dedication to improving the lives of seniors. Nicole will be formally honored during the PHCA Awards Ceremony and Networking Reception on Wednesday, October 29.

Juniper Communities is thrilled to celebrate Nicole’s well-earned recognition and looks forward to her continued contributions to the Juniper community.

Juniper Village at Bucks County is located at 3200 Bensalem Boulevard, Bensalem, PA 199020. For more information, please call (267) 685-9214 or visit www.junipercommunities.com.

About Juniper Communities

Juniper Communities, a leader in quality, value, and innovation, operates senior living communities in Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas that emphasize residents’ well-being, interaction and security. Our communities and approach to housing and care offers residents the opportunity to live a full life, regardless of age or health. Juniper’s innovative Connect4Life program has been proven to improve residents’ care by decreasing hospitalizations, re-hospitalizations, and urgent care visits, while offering potential cost savings to public programs such as Medicare. To learn more about the many ways Juniper Communities innovates in support of our residents, visit www.junipercommunities.com.