Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Medical Care in Mississippi
Vanguard Healthcare Services was founded on core values of Life, Growth, Excellence, Integrity, and Stewardship. Our mission is to deliver clinical excellence and set new industry standards for quality care in long-term healthcare. We prioritize personalized service, ensuring dignity and well-being for every resident across our Mississippi facilities. Our team partners with skilled therapists and physicians to create tailored rehabilitation programs using state-of-the-art equipment. With over two decades of experience, we focus on returning patients to independent living through compassionate, resident-centered care.Our leadership team brings extensive expertise in clinical operations, financial management, and healthcare compliance. We maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and internal guidelines to guarantee superior care quality. Our facilities emphasize holistic approaches to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs during recovery. We actively promote continuous learning and professional development for our staff to enhance patient outcomes. Vanguard Healthcare remains committed to transparency, ethical practices, and efficient resource utilization in all our operations.
Services
Rehab & Therapy
Individual Care Plans
Patient Care
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We maintain strict federal, state, and internal compliance standards for quality care
- Our leadership team has decades of combined experience in healthcare management
- We utilize state-of-the-art equipment for personalized rehabilitation programs
- Our facilities emphasize holistic approaches to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- We partner with skilled therapists and physicians for comprehensive treatment plans
Services
Rehab & Therapy
Our rehabilitation services combine modern techniques with personalized care plans to help patients regain independence. Skilled therapists work closely with residents to develop customized recovery programs focusing on physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment to maximize functional improvement and quality of life outcomes for long-term care patients.
Individual Care Plans
Each resident receives tailored care plans addressing their unique medical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our multidisciplinary team regularly evaluates and updates treatment strategies to ensure optimal progress toward recovery goals. These comprehensive plans integrate input from physicians, therapists, and family members for holistic patient management.
Patient Care
We provide comprehensive patient care ranging from general nursing to complex medical treatments. Our services include post-surgical recovery, chronic condition management, and specialized care for individuals recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. The care team focuses on maintaining dignity while delivering essential medical support and monitoring.
Skilled Nursing
Our skilled nursing facilities offer 24/7 professional care from licensed medical staff. Services include wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and post-hospitalization recovery support. The nursing team works closely with physicians to implement treatment plans while maintaining a comfortable, supportive environment for residents.
Rehabilitation
Our rehabilitation programs focus on restoring function and independence through targeted therapy interventions. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists collaborate to create progressive treatment plans that address mobility, daily living skills, and communication needs. The rehabilitation team emphasizes gradual improvement while maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout recovery.
People
William D. Orand
Chief Executive Officer
With over 30 years in healthcare acquisitions, Orand founded Vanguard Healthcare Services in 1998 after establishing International Health Care Associates. He has personally managed over $325 million in healthcare real estate transactions and brings extensive operational experience from his naval service and executive roles in healthcare investment firms.
Amy Ulery-Brown
Chief Operations Officer
A registered nurse with 25+ years in long-term care, Ulery-Brown oversees clinical operations for Vanguard's facilities. She holds multiple healthcare administration certifications, received the Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award, and maintains active memberships in major healthcare associations while managing compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
John T. Fick
Chief Financial Officer
Fick manages all financial operations for Vanguard Healthcare, bringing experience from roles at Haven Behavioral Health and Essent Healthcare. His 20+ year career includes financial leadership positions in hospital systems and physician practice management companies, with expertise in revenue cycle management and healthcare accounting.
Donna Ables
Chief Compliance Officer
A registered nurse with 20+ years in geriatric care, Ables oversees compliance programs at Vanguard Healthcare. Her career progressed from clinical roles to leadership positions in healthcare compliance, with specialized training in Medicare utilization and regulatory standards. She holds nursing licenses in multiple states and healthcare compliance certifications.
Questions
What types of care do Vanguard facilities provide?
Our facilities offer skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and personalized care plans for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
Where are Vanguard Healthcare facilities located?
We operate medical centers in Ashland, Columbus, Jackson, Ripley, and Vicksburg, Mississippi, with corporate headquarters in Brentwood, Tennessee.
How can I schedule a facility tour?
Contact us at (615) 250-7100 or through our website to arrange a private tour of any of our Mississippi healthcare facilities.
What makes Vanguard's approach unique?
We combine clinical excellence with personalized care plans that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in a resident-centered environment.
What qualifications do your staff members have?
Our leadership team includes certified nursing home administrators, licensed therapists, and financial experts with decades of combined healthcare experience.
