POMPANO BEACH FL (8.04.08) – Robert S. Newman, an experienced skilled nursing facility professional has been named Administrator of the Children’s Comprehensive Care Center (CompCare).

As Administrator, Newman will oversee operations of the CompCare facility, the only free standing pediatric skilled nursing facility in the Southeastern United States.

Newman has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare administration, most recently serving as Executive Director of Life Care Services, Inc.'s Epworth Village Retirement Community and Susanna Wesley Health Center. In his previous position Newman was responsible for all operations of a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, 174 Independent Living apartments, 58 Assisted Living apartments, and 58 Active Adults apartments in

Hialeah, Florida.

Newman is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Florida and is past President of the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) District I, Dade/Monroe Counties. He is also responsible for the complete start-up of a post-acute skilled nursing facility and has an excellent track record of implementing successful improvements in compliance and quality in nursing facilities.

“Rob has the leadership skills and experience to see CompCare reach new heights of service,” said Broward Children’s Center CEO, Marjorie Evans. “We're excited to have such a dynamic and passionate leader head up this program.”

“After 30 years in geriatric healthcare, serving the children who call Children’s Comprehensive Care Center home is a heady prospect and an exciting challenge. The staff members here are beautifully equal to the task and I’m humbled, yet honored, to be joining them,” said Newman.

For more than 37 years, Broward Children’s Center has been providing medical, educational, and advocacy services to infants, children, and young adults with special needs.

Contact: Thor Barraclough
954.410.4410 thorb@bcckids.org