Perry Farm Village, an affiliate of Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Woodward-Boonstra as the new Executive Director of Perry Farm Village effective December 13, 2021. Barbara brings extensive professional and leadership experience in the senior living field, including a strong background in memory care. Her experience includes previous roles as an executive director for senior living communities.

Earlier in her career Barbara served in various nursing and other clinical positions including hospital, medical offices, senior living and long-term care settings. She is credentialed as a certified director of assisted living, a certified dementia practitioner and as a licensed practical nurse. Barbara has also mentored many professionals and is focused on resident needs, enhanced staff teamwork and customer satisfaction.

Barbara and her husband share close multi-generational connections to the Harbor Springs area and are active in the surrounding community. Joanne Robinson, Perry Farm Village Board Chair stated: “Barbara’s leadership will position Perry Farm Village well into the future in meeting present-day and future needs of residents and seniors in the surrounding community.” We invite the community to welcome her in this new role and will provide future updates on the enhancements which are on the horizon.