Welcome to LeadingCare Consulting & Training

LeadingAge Washington is proud to launch LeadingCare Consulting and Training,  a new division designed to provide practical, customized consulting and training solutions for aging services organizations.

About LeadingCare

LeadingCare was created to support members facing today’s complex operational, regulatory, and workforce challenges. Our approach is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in real-world experience—focused on helping organizations find solutions that work for their people and their mission.

LeadingCare is spearheaded by Annie Zell, leveraging her extensive experience to help organizations navigate today’s evolving landscape.

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Annie Zell is a healthcare executive with extensive experience in long-term care and a passion for serving older adults. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from James Madison University, with a focus on Business and Gerontology, and holds a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration.

Throughout her career, Annie has held leadership roles including Nursing Home Administrator, Assisted Living Administrator, Executive Director, Regional Executive, and Chief Operating Officer. She is known for driving operational excellence while building strong, supported teams. Annie believes that success comes from providing the right resources, fostering collaboration, and leading with heart—along with a healthy dose of laughter and positivity.

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How We Can Help

LeadingCare services will continue to grow based on member needs. To get started, we currently offer support in:

Mock Survey

Prepare with confidence. Perform with excellence.

What We Provide:

On-site or virtual mock survey
Identification of potential citations
Plan of Correction guidance and training plan

Value:

Clear plan for improvement before survey
Greater confidence and survey readiness
Reduced risk of fines and deficiencies

Operational Support

Strengthen systems. Support stability.

What We Provide:

Review of key operational practices
Leadership coaching and improvement planning
Staff training plan

Value:

Clear plan for operational improvement
Objective outside perspective
Stronger systems that reduce strain on staff

Policy & Procedure Development

Create clarity. Build consistency.

What We Provide:

Customized, regulation-aligned policies and procedures
Leadership coaching and implementation plan for staff training

Value:

Clear, consistent operational expectations
Stronger compliance and team alignment
Reduced risk of citations and confusion

Fire/Life Safety Survey Preparedness

Strengthen readiness. Protect stability.

What We Provide:

Customized audit of current plan
Training on current requirements
Leadership coaching and staff training plan
Optional audit tools and on-site training

Value:

Clear, actionable readiness plan
Confident staff and leadership
Reduced risk of citations and disruption

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Reach out—we’ll work with you to find a solution.

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Learn more about how we can support you and your organization. 

📞 253-964-8870

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