Meet Our Management Team - Full Of Senior Care Experts

Welcome to the Management Team page for The Living Center, where you can gain a deeper understanding of the people behind our top-rated senior living community. Individually and collectively, we have shaped our team with professionals who are not only highly skilled in their roles but are passionate advocates of superior senior living. As senior care experts, they represent a diverse accumulation of experiences, technical expertise, and compassionate leadership – everything needed to make our center a beacon of exceptional senior care. 

Director

JOAN LEVERING

Joan Levering graduated from Chester – Franklin High School in Morrow County and attended Ashland University. Her first job after high school was a secretarial position as the Assistant Sales Manager with Sun Glow Industries, Fredericktown, Ohio, manufacturing solid maple furniture. From there to Ashland University and then to Hydraulic Press Manufacturing in Morrow County in the Sales Office. She later married Bruce Levering, and they ventured into the Health Care Profession. She was a stay-at-home mom for one girl and three boys, many pets, horses and ponies, tractors and a show string of Holstein Cattle that she and her husband helped the children show at many county and state fairs, as well as national shows. She decided to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and was in the first group in the State of Ohio to sit for the exam. She was the Administrator of Hillcrest Nursing Center, a 50-bed skilled rehabilitation facility in Richland County, for 38 years. Her daughter, Cindi Levering, is a Corporate Nurse Practitioner for Levering Management; her son William Levering is the CEO of Levering Management, Mount Vernon; Kenneth Levering is the Administrator of Delaware Court Healthcare Center in Delaware, Ohio. Son, Jeff Levering, is our Farm Manager and General Manager of Leve-Agriman Feed Company in Fredericktown. Joan has twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren to round out her life with many sporting events!

Community Manager

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April Pennington

With a rich background in Staffing, Business ownership and Management, Dining Services, and Life Enrichment, April brings a wealth of knowledge to this pivotal role in ensuring a vibrant and supportive environment for the Residents. April’s diverse career has encompassed various roles that uniquely position her to contribute to the continued success of The Living Center.  April has consistently demonstrated her commitment to providing exceptional service and care.  She has also held a significant role as Life Enrichment Director, where her passion for creating engaging and fulfilling experiences for seniors truly shines. At The Living Center, April will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Senior Living Community, working closely with both Residents and Staff to foster a warm, compassionate, and dynamic atmosphere.  Her extensive background in leadership and her dedication to excellence will be invaluable as she helps to enhance the quality of life for all residents.

The Living Center Presents...

TRICK OR TREAT!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Thursday, October 30th, 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Residents passing out candy to trick or treaters!

Join us at 201 N. Main St., Mt. Vernon