Juniper Village at Chatham receives Healthy Senior Living certification

(CHATHAM, NJ) JANUARY 8, 2026 ― Juniper Village at Chatham has earned the Healthy Senior Living certification from the American Heart Association®, a global force changing the future of health for all. Certified communities are evaluated against the American Heart Association’s rigorous science-based standards for promoting cultures of health in independent and assisted living communities to help improve the health and quality of life for residents and to help consumers make better informed choices.

“This certification affirms a dedication to creating environments where getting and staying healthy is top of mind,” said Cory W. Woods, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, volunteer chair of the Quality Certification Business Management Committee at the American Heart Association and assistant chief clinical officer and senior vice president of population health at Rockport Healthcare Services. “The Healthy Senior Living certification is an assurance that the community has been vetted and recognized by the American Heart Association based on professional evaluation criteria designed by cardiac and geriatric experts.”

Certified communities are evaluated on how they help residents work toward improving their health related to smoking status, physical activity, healthy diet and weight, depression and anxiety, sleep, stress management, alcohol consumption and immunizations. The American Heart Association provides tools and resources to help these facilities develop a well-defined wellness program for residents.

“Being recognized by the American Heart Association as a Healthy Senior Living community affirms our commitment to supporting residents not just in where they live, but in how they live. At Juniper Village at Chatham, we focus on evidence-based wellness, meaningful engagement, and personalized support that helps older adults maintain independence, vitality, and quality of life every day,” said Janel Kohaut, Executive Director, Juniper Village.

Juniper Village at Chatham is a senior living community in Chatham, New Jersey, offering personalized independent living and assisted living services in a supportive setting. The community provides tailored care plans, wellness-focused programs, and engagement opportunities designed to enhance residents’ independence, social connection, and overall quality of life. With convenient access to local amenities and a culture centered on resident-centered support, Juniper Village at Chatham is committed to delivering high standards of care and services to meet the evolving needs of older adults.

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About Juniper Communities

Juniper Communities, a leader in quality, value, and innovation, owns and operates senior living communities in Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas that emphasize the well-being, interaction and security of those who call Juniper home. Our approach to housing and care offers community members the opportunity to live a full life, regardless of age or health. Juniper’s innovative Connect4Life program has been proven to improve resident 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 the communities’ residents, visit www.junipercommunities.com.