Broadview at Purchase Announces New Human Resources Director

Natacia Orru will be the head of HR at the University-based Retirement Community

Purchase, New York – (August, 2024) – Broadview at Purchase, a university-based retirement community on the campus of the State University of New York at Purchase, has hired a new Director of Human Resources, Natacia Orru.

Orru has more than 15 years of Human Resource experience. Her areas of expertise include onboarding, training and development, payroll administration, benefits, wellness, compensation, strategic planning, performance management, operations, executive recruiting, staffing, process improvement, and more. She previously served as Human Resource Manager at a private not-for-profit school in Stamford, CT. Orru is a graduate of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Human Resources. Orru is also an official trained provider through the SAGE Care program, a cultural competency training program organized by SAGE, a leading LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency provider that provides training programs and strategic guidance to help improve the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. She is a native of Westchester County and lives in Mount Kisco, NY with her dog Olive.

“I’m looking forward to joining Broadview at Purchase,” said Orru. “This will be a wonderful opportunity to take my previous experience and training and use them to help make the entire organization run smoothly and give senior citizens continued outstanding experiences.”

Ashley Wade, Executive Director of Broadview at Purchase, said having a capable and dedicated HR professional like Orru on board will be essential to the continued success of Broadview. “Orru will play a strong role in hiring key talent and building careers here,” said Wade. “She’ll make a difference every day in the lives of people who live and work here.”

Set on 40 acres with walking and exercise trails, Broadview at Purchase College offers a full continuum of services. The community has 174 senior residential apartments, 20 percent of which are set aside for residents who meet certain median income requirements.  There are 10 different floor plans with one-bedroom, one- bedroom with study, two- bedroom and two-bedroom with study options ranging from 675 square feet to 1,909 square feet. In addition, there are 46 villas or single-family homes on the property offering four different floor plans ranging from 1,927 square feet to 2,224 square feet. All are two-bedrooms with a study and are on one level.

Broadview offers a wealth of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, movie theatre, spa and salon, dining venues, and on-site health center, among other features.  There is a flexible dining program with chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping and concierge service.

And as part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents also enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus as well as formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with students.

Broadview was co-developed by Senior Care Development, LLC and LCS Development, LLC, and is operated  by Life Care Services®. LCS has over 50 years of senior living and housing experience and manages over 140 senior living communities nationwide. LCS has been rated best in customer satisfaction with independent senior living communities 5 years in a row by J.D. Power.  For more information, visit Broadview online.

About Broadview

Broadview Senior Living is a university-based retirement community located on the Purchase College, SUNY campus in Purchase, New York, a part of Westchester County. The design for Broadview hinges on lifelong learning and intergenerational collaboration, as residents will be able to audit courses and attend performances, lectures, events, and more, all on the Purchase College campus. Broadview will comprise 220 living apartments and villas for seniors ages 62 and older, as well as offer assisted living apartments and memory care suites on-site. For more information, visit https://broadviewseniorliving.org/.

About Life Care Services®

Life Care Services, an LCS Company, has the experience required to boost community financial performance, increase occupancy, and develop new lifestyle and health initiatives to meet consumer expectations and help communities thrive. With a long track record of excellence, Life Care Services sets itself apart from other senior living companies with its unique, comprehensive portfolio of support services. Life Care Services is the nation’s second-largest operator of senior living communities and has expertise in the management of both Life Plan and Rental communities. From independent living to assisted living, skilled nursing to memory care, at Life Care Services, Experience Is Everything. For more information, visit lifecareservicesLCS.com.