MARLBOROUGH — Alan R. Bates, NHA, was named recently administrator at  Marlborough Health & Rehabilitation Center, a National Health Care Associates Inc. facility.

He will work with a staff of 153 employees who care for residents needing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care.  

Most recently Bates was an associate administrator at one of National Healthcare Associates Inc.’s sister facilities in Connecticut. 

“I am excited about the opportunity to lead Marlborough Health Care Center and continue, with our highly trained and dedicated staff, to ensure that each of our residents receive dignified, compassionate, and quality care,” said Bates.

 Bates earned his bachelor’s in business administration from Nichols College.

He continued his graduate studies in Long Term Care – Nursing Home Administration at the University of New Haven.  

He has extensive business management experience in financial development, corporate leadership and customer service. 

 Bate’s past and current community and professional involvement include Corporator, Day Kimball Hospital.

He also has membership with the Putnam and East Hartford Rotary clubs, American College of Health Care Administrators, and the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.

 Bates and his wife Janet live in Putnam and have two adult children. 

 

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