Taylor’s Board of Trustees Chair David Lynch announced the selection of Michael Flaherty as the new executive director of the well-known continuing care retirement community.  “We are so pleased to have Michael on board to continue on the path of continuously providing the highest quality of retirement living options. He has the experience, skills, vision and compassion to work hand-in-hand with the Board, our staff, and most importantly, our residents, to best serve the mission of Taylor Community,” Lynch said.

Flaherty, Taylor’s current Administrator, has decades of experience in the healthcare field, and has held leadership positions in several senior care organizations.  He has a successful history of establishing, growing and managing top performing teams and a proven record of accomplishment.

Michael received his BA in Speech Communications from Boston College, an MBA and an MHA from Suffolk University and a Graduate Certificate in Comparative Public Health Policy from the Institute of Public Administration at Trinity University in Dublin, Ireland.

“Taylor Community is an asset to the Lakes Region and to New Hampshire.  It is such an honor to be entrusted with the leadership of this community and to be able work with such a great staff and such a welcoming group of residents and families,” he said.  “I’m excited and energized to get started.”

Michael joins the company in this new role succeeding Bob Selig, who served as Taylor’s president and CEO until recently announcing his retirement. Selig noted that there’s an excellent fit between Flaherty and Taylor Community. “Michael is passionate and committed to providing the highest level of care and services to our residents.”

Selig also noted the timing could not have been better. “We have experienced a lot of positive change over the past couple of years,” he said. Accomplishments include the successful renegotiation of Taylor’s long-term debt, resulting in considerable annual savings.  The sale of satellite communities in Moultonborough and Sandwich freed up resources best put to use elsewhere at Taylor Community.  Opechee Harbor, Taylor’s state-of-the-art memory care unit, was opened and is at full occupancy.  Significant renovations and improvements have been completed, occupancy is up, and many cultural and wellness opportunities have been added to benefit all. “This is a good time to hand the reins to Michael and others to continue of the path of ongoing change and improvement,” he said. Selig will continue his relationship with Taylor as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Taylor’s Board also announced it has entered into a management agreement with Life Care Services (LCS).  Taylor’s Board of Trustees will maintain policy, direction and control of Taylor Community.  The Executive Director will report to LCS, although still answer to the Board; all other Taylor staff will continue under the direction of Taylor.