About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
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Jenni Barnett is a national account manager at A Place for Mom and has worked in senior living since 2014.
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Jenni Barnett joined A Place for Mom in 2021 and is now a national account manager. Jenni previously worked as a sales director at Brookdale Senior Living, the largest operator of senior housing in the country, with more than 60,000 residents and about 680 communities across the United States. What I'm passionate about: Kayleen spends her time enjoying her family of 6 children and a wonderful husband. She also loves to spend time with her fantastic parents who live nearby. She is an avid Astros and Rocket fan and loves to work in her garden early in the morning.

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