10 Most Trusted Senior Care Service Providers 2022 Vol 2

About the leader
Joseph Girven is a former financial executive and
certified public accountant. His career took a
dramatic turn when he became a Licensed
Master Social Worker. Girvenʼs social service
career focused on protecting and supporting
senior citizens and the disabled from its
inception. Girven spent 13 years in a leadership
position at the Lenox Hill Neighbourhood House,
a provider of senior citizen essential services in
New York City. 11 years ago, Girven became the
Executive Director of the James Lenox House
Association and Carnegie East House.
The James Lenox House Association was
founded 150 years ago to house civil war widows.
Today, the James Lenox House is part of the
Mitchell-Lama Housing Program. With 99
apartments, it meets the growing need in New
York City for affordable housing with quality
social services for senior citizens. Carnegie East
House, a residential care community comprised
of 97 apartments, is licensed by the New York
State Department of Health as ʻenriched housingʼ
and offers residents a wide range of supportive
services.
Throughout his tenure at both residential
communities, Girven has consistently led with
insightful leadership and judicial stewardship.
The recent challenges presented by COVID-19
tested the most formidable industry champions
with unprecedented safety challenges,
regulatory demands, and market pressures.
Girven successfully navigated the shoals of the
pandemic and succeeded in taking care of all
residents through his tireless and dedicated
vigilance and guidance. He moved into Carnegie
East House to be ʻon-the-groundʼ and available
around the clock, every day. Throughout the
long-term care residential housing sector, the
pandemic presented many horrific realities and
Joseph H. Girven
Executive Director
Carnegie East House
Our community
celebrates individual
freedom and offers support
when and where it
is needed.
outcomes. Girvenʼs move to live ʻon-siteʼ went far
to reassure residents and their families.
Under Girvenʼs direction, Carnegie East House
employed conservative measures from the onset
of the pandemic, before they were mandated. As
a result of his vigilance, the residents were kept
safe.
Joseph H. Girven was recognized for his
stewardship in Crainʼs New York Business 2021
“Notable in Non-profits and Philanthropy”.
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