Bucks County's Kenny Faunce Earns National Recognition for Senior Living Leadership

[Bensalem, PA] - Juniper Communities, a leading owner and operator of senior living communities, is pleased to announce the selection of Kenny Faunce for the Future Leaders Class of 2026. Presented by WTWH Healthcare, this prestigious national award recognizes outstanding, high-performing individuals who are shaping the future of the senior living industry through innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to care.

Faunce joined Juniper Village at Bucks County in July 2024 as Community Engagement Director, rapidly ascending the leadership ranks to become Assistant Executive Director earlier this year. According to Kathryn Bainbridge, the community’s Executive Director, Kenny brings immense passion and dedicated leadership to his work at Juniper. As a licensed Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA), he masterfully balances operational excellence with a deep commitment to building meaningful connections with residents and families, ensuring the best of care.

“The Future Leaders Class of 2026 reflects a strong, collective commitment to improving the well-being of the individuals and communities they serve,” said Tim Mullaney, VP and editorial director of WTWH Healthcare in a released statement. “These leaders are elevating patient experiences, supporting caregivers and driving innovation across the care continuum. Their dedication to excellence sets them apart, and their influence will continue to shape the future of healthcare.”

Being recognized as a Future Leader in senior care means a great deal to Kenny Faunce. He remarked that after more than a decade of helping residents live engaged, fulfilling lives, he is proud to be part of an industry that truly nurtures connection, purpose, and wellbeing in older adults.

The team at Juniper Village at Bucks County congratulates Kenny Faunce on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to his continued leadership at the community.

Juniper Village at Bucks County is located in Bensalem, PA, providing older adults with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled care residences.

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