Brightview Senior Living Port Jefferson Welcomes Megan E. Sheehan as Executive Director

, a Baltimore-based provider in vibrant senior living who builds, owns and operates almost 50 communities along the East Coast, announces as s new Executive Director.

Sheehan is a healthcare professional with more than a decade of experience in senior healthcare and housing, with a focus on hospitality, resident satisfaction and family engagement. She most recently served as the Executive Director of Marian Woods, Inc. Adult Care Facility, where she oversaw administration and organizational planning of a fifty-bed New York State licensed Adult Care Facility for religious sisters.

“We are thrilled to welcome Megan to the Brightview Port Jefferson team, said Toni Gozzo, Regional Director of Operations at Brightview Senior Living. Her deep experience in senior healthcare, commitment to hospitality and passion for creating meaningful experiences make her a perfect fit. Brightview prides itself on vibrant living and exceptional care, and were confident Megans skills and background will further elevate that mission for our residents, families, and our associates in the greater New York region.

Sheehan earned a Bachelor of Arts in education from Manhattan College and an Associate of Applied Science in occupational therapy assisting from SUNY Rockland.

I am thrilled to have joined the Brightview Port Jefferson family. After working for more than 10 years in healthcare, this is more than a job to me its my calling, said Sheehan. I thrive working in an environment where no two days are the same and I can make a meaningful difference while growing personally and professionally. Its truly an honor to build genuine connections with residents and their loved ones, and learn from their stories and wisdom. My goal is to help make this chapter of their lives as joyful and fulfilling as possible.

Brightviews culture has garnered national attention for its employee happiness, including Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025, 2024 and 2023, Great Place to Work for four years in a row, placing in the top two for the Aging Services category, and PEOPLE Magazine Companies that Care in 2021 and 2022.

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About Brightview Senior Living:

Brightview Senior Living builds, owns, and operates award-winning vibrant senior living communities in eight states along the East Coast: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. We offer senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, and Wellspring Village, a specialized neighborhood for people living with Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia.

Each of our Brightview Senior Living communities focuses on five elements of wellness which we call SPICE. Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Emotional. Our amenities and programs encourage active senior living communities and development in these areas, keeping residents active and healthy.