Executive leadership at Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare

The executive director of Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Knightdale, NC, received very good news last week. Nicholas Cruz learned that he had been selected to participate as a member of the 2022 class of the NCHCFA Institute for LTC Leaders program. The program, which is organized by the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association, selects a small group of  top long-term leaders for professional training and mentorship. 

Nick is very excited to be part of the 2022 class. Through the program, he looks forward to “becoming a better leader in long-term care by learning from experienced peers who share their past experiences and challenges.” The program begins in January 2021, and includes a year full of opportunities for the healthcare executives to develop professionally and network through symposiums, quarterly meetings, and even attendance in the NCHCFA legislative conference.

Nick has a wealth of experience working in rehabilitation and long-term care. He started his career as a physical therapist, and served as the rehabilitation director in an independent living center.  He has worked in care centers for many years before becoming a licensed nursing home administrator and executive director. In his free time, Nick enjoys the rich outdoors of North Carolina, both in the mountains and at the beach.