Cultivating vibrant senior living communities in Central Iowa
Who We Are
about highmark
Highmark Senior Living (Highmark), an affiliate of Hubbell Realty Company, is a full-service senior living, assisted living, and memory care provider for Edencrest communities, and is based out of West Des Moines, Iowa. Highmark focuses on quality care excellence for residents and providing the finest communities of choice at Edencrests throughout Iowa.
Highmark provides management and oversight for eight (8) senior communities in Central Iowa, serving more than 400 residents and 300 employees.
Edencrest Communities are located throughout central Iowa in Altoona, Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnston, Norwalk, Urbandale, and Waukee.
Hubbell Realty is also amid construction of two additional Edencrest communities in Pleasant Hill (January 2025) and Adel (June 2025).
Our values
We are committed to our four core values:
- Commitment to care
- Valuing our residents, families and associates
- Innovative living
- Cultivating Vibrant communities
OUR TEAM
Highmark is a collaborative, trusted team composed of seasoned professionals who are optimizing a healthy, balanced working environment with a focus on customer service and investing in the future.
Casey oversees all operations of Highmark Senior living and Edencrest communities. He has 16 years of experience in healthcare for Care Initiatives and is a licensed assisted living manager.
Leah has 17 years of experience in senior living and 20 years of experience in hospitality. Previously, she has worked in many roles surrounding the Sales and Operations side of senior living.
Joy has been a registered nurse for 34 years. Previously, she worked as a nurse consultant traveled to provide training, as well as a Director of Nursing in Assisted Living communities. She leads the Edencrest communities wellness departments to provide top healthcare service.
Shannon has over 25 years of experience in senior living. Most recently, she was the Executive Director for Edencrest at the Legacy! She oversees life enrichment programs and culinary experiences at all Edencrest communities.
Jason has 20+ years of fine-dining culinary expertise as an Executive Chef and leader of food programs in all facets from creation to research & development to standard operating procedures to final plating. He is looking forward to leading a revolution in culinary experiences for our Edencrest communities.
Rachael has extensive HR experience across senior living, financial services, social services, and construction industries.
She holds a Master of Science degree in Leadership Development from Drake University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Grand View University, with a focus on Human Resources. Additionally, she is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
Jennifer is a registered nurse and has a passion for our senior living communities. Previously, she worked as a Regional Wellness Director for Assisted Living communities. Jennifer is passionate about guiding families to the perfect senior living community for their loved one. She is a proud mother of both her daughter in college and her yellow lab, Dudley. Go Hawkeyes!
Anna supports the Edencrest communities and Highmark Senior Living through social media management, website optimization, and SEO. Anna has five years of experience in Digital Marketing.
Heather is a registered nurse with 18 years of experience and has been with Edencrest for 12 years. She supports the Edencrest communities by training and coaching the wellness staff to provide the best care to residents.
Susan has 16 years of dedicated experience in senior living, eight of which have been with Edencrest. Susan is a graduate of Des Moines Area Community College and St. Ambrose University and holds her National Certification for Activity Professionals. Susan is passionate about helping families find the perfect senior living community for their loved one.
Chris is our Business Development Specialist supporting all Edencrest communities. Having transitioned to the senior living “world” in 2017, Chris has a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors. He previously served as a Community Director and Sales Director. Chris is dedicated to supporting Highmark’s mission and drive growth, while making a positive impact on the lives of our Edencrest residents and their families.
Chloie is one of our Digital sales specialists. She previously worked at our southside community, Edencrest at Riverwoods. There she served our residents as a resident assistant and receptionist. Chloie is extremely passionate about bettering the quality of life for seniors.
Erica brings a background in the Long-Term Care industry as a social worker and most recently as an advocate for those looking for hospice care. Erica is compassionate and finds her greatest strengths in caring for others.
When Erica is not working she is hanging out with her hubby and chasing their two young children around.
Jessica is our Senior Accountant with 10 years accounting experience and five within the Senior Living industry. She impacts all of Highmark Senior Living by providing support for all accounting functions, including financial statements and budgeting as well as overseeing all resident billing and related processes.