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"Dear Julie,
Please allow me to write this letter of recommendation for your firm and specifically for Christina Johnson, Senior Executive Recruiter, whom I have had the pleasure of working with since approximately 2000. During this time, the majority of the work was with Ms. Johnson as a medical recruiter; however, I did also have the pleasure of working with Ms. Johnson as an interim Administrator as well (once for me when I was Chief Operating Officer of a small multi-state health care organization. Ms. Johnsons attention to detail is one of the many qualities I admire. Her ability to listen, synthesize the organization needs and then fulfill them was and is second to none. My experiences have repeatedly been effective, often exceeding my expectations. I recall a time when a particular placement was not effective. While the specific situation was of no cause by Ms. Johnson or your company, with the backing of you, she immediately seized the situation and created an effective means to rectify it, taking responsibility and ownership. While I now own and operate a national consulting company, it is our practice to recommend our clients to Ms. Johnson based on her successes in the past and consistent ongoing ones. I have never felt let down by Ms. Johnson, her commitment to our profession, passion to support and professionalism even in difficult situations. It is without hesitancy that I write this letter and am grateful to do so. Based on that I recommend Ms. Johnson and your firm to meet your recruiting needs."


"Dear Julie Rupenski-
I have worked with Chris Johnson as a recruiter for over 9 years, both in my role as a Vice President of Operations (VPO) and as a Consultant. As a VPO, Chris was always able to find our organization talented interims to fill important positions within our centers quickly, and we were lucky enough to convert many of those interims to permanent placements. As a Consultant, I now refer clients to her. She continues to perform at a high level and is always somehow able to find the perfect person for an open position in short notice. I wanted to write this letter of recommendation to you for Chris because I truly appreciate the work she has done for me on a professional level over all these years. I know I can always count on her and her recruiting skills, and I will continue to refer all my Clients to Chris Johnson for interim placements. I highly recommend Chris and MedBest for all your recruiting needs!"


“Katie Piperata and Danny Yachouh have been wonderful to work with. They have sourced a few [Interim] Administrators and DONs for me over the past year. I can depend on them to respond quickly to emails, texts or calls and supply me with great candidates quickly. Their timesheet and invoicing process is very efficient. I would highly recommend MedBest for your interim needs!”


"I wanted to let you know what a great experience I had working with Bryana Yocum last week on an Interim DON placement for our Tampa, FL. I have never contracted for an Interim leadership position before and Bryana was incredibly responsive and helpful. Within just a few hours of our initial contact, she already had two viable, qualified candidates in my inbox. We were able to quickly schedule interviews and had a choice within 24 hours and a signed contract within 48 hours. I didn’t entirely know what to expect, but I never dreamed we would have a qualified candidate of our choice ready to start Monday 11/13/23.
I reached out to several agencies and Bryana was by far the fastest, most pleasant, and delivered exactly what we needed. Other agencies wanted to schedule a zoom or call for future days, hence why MedBest got our business."






"My company was exceptionally pleased with the way MedBest conducted our COO search. Christina & Barbara took extra time to get to know my company and me, which ensured the results were a perfect fit. I would enthusiastically recommend them if you are looking for that very focused and individualized approach from your recruiter."




"I had an exceptional experience with MedBest, specifically Christina and Amy, and I want to highlight their exceptional communication and support. From the moment I reached out to them, they treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism.
Their team took the time to understand my background, skills, and career aspirations in great detail. They actively listened to my preferences and actively communicated potential job opportunities that aligned with my goals.
Throughout the entire process, they kept me well-informed, regularly updating me on new job openings and the status of my applications. Their responsiveness to my queries and concerns was truly remarkable, and I always felt like a priority to them. They provided valuable feedback and guidance during the interview process, and their support gave me the confidence to perform at my best.
The level of attention and care MedBest showed me has left a lasting impression. Their dedication, professionalism, and outstanding communication make them a top choice for anyone looking for job opportunities and career guidance.
I sincerely appreciate all the efforts made by MedBest, and I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking a reliable and supportive partner in their job search journey. Thank you for being there for me every step of the way!"









BrightStar Senior Living Franchising, LLC








Germantown, TN

Now that I’m in the role of President & COO, I have used Julie and MedBest on three separate occasions to help me acquire an Executive Director, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, and Regional Director of Operations. MedBest successfully filled all these roles and I couldn’t be happier with the results. They’re all doing a great job and our Executive Director has been with us for one year now.
For me, I turn to MedBest because they understand our talent needs, do all the ground work, present at least 3 qualified candidates, and perform all the granular work such as checking references. They are very thorough. In addition, Julie has become a friend, partner in business, and great resource. She’s also a straight shooter…always being fair, clear, and objective.
We all know there’s a lot of options out there, but I recommend MedBest. Simply put…I had high expectations of MedBest and they exceeded my expectations."

Senior Living Communities, Southern US

If I had to compare MedBest and Christina to other recruiters, I would say they are much better. I would recommend MedBest to other job seekers."



Gallatin, TN





Thank you ladies and thank you Medbest in helping me find a great position with a great company. You guys are the best!!!!!"




As a client, I found Julie to be very professional. It was extremely important to me that she communicated effectively and was able to express details about the prospective company and was descriptive about its culture. I was very apprehensive about leaving a great position at this stage in my career, and taking a chance on a new position. Julie was very candid and honest about what the new company had to offer. She negotiated well and was a great asset to the process
The senior care business is very tight knit and I found I was able to trust her complecalltoy with confidentiality. She was very careful and she followed up and kept in close communication with both myself and Starling. I believe the company I now work for had an excellent experience with MedBest Recruiting as well.
Julie is well connected, extremely professional, and very familiar with our business. She was very down to earth, understanding of the angst involved in leaving a secure executive position, and was comforting in a way that made the transition to Starling a seamless process. I highly recommend using MedBest for job advancement in the senior care industry."


I’ve known Julie for 28 years and watched her launch MedBest and grow the company. What makes her and MedBest so special and different than other recruiters, is that they truly understand the senior living industry along with our specific talent needs. They understand who we are and what type of candidate is a good fit for us. When we needed an Administrator and a Director of Nursing, they presented top notch candidates that were all very qualified and impressive. What’s more, these were candidates that frankly, we were unable to find on our own.
If you’re looking to fill key positions, I would recommend Julie and MedBest. They will match your needs with the right talent.”


After contacting your firm, you immediacalltoy identified several qualified candidates who were willing to help us, and we did hire one of them. The candidate was only at the community for about 75 days while we completed the sale, but his calm, steady hand helped get us to the finish line. We completed the sale, he helped with the transition, and this went more smoothly than expected.
I cannot calltol you how much our company and our family appreciate the outstanding quality of your temporary staffing options. You were excellent to work with, the temporary ED did a great job, and I thought the fee was very reasonable, especially considering the short-term assignment.
Thank you for blessing us!

in Central Coastal California

This is my first job in Senior Living but knew the ropes due to the close relationship with my grandparents. I have such a passion for the senior population and feel like I’m making a difference. I’m excited to work in a job that has such meaning. In addition, I can’t say enough about the company that hired me and their culture. They gave me a warm welcome, introduced me to the team, and provided training on my first day. In addition, the building is beautiful, calm and clean which makes for a great working environment. I know I’ll be happy here.”

Vancouver, Washington























They not only found me opportunities, but talked with me about the pro’s and con’s of the positions and how they would affect me and my personal life. I truly feel like I am a person to MedBest and not just a resume.
I am now extremely happy in my current position, working for a company that values my contribution both monetarily and professionally. I would highly recommend MedBest Recruiting to anyone in the health care field seeking a position and have done so many times in the past.”


I was looking to relocate to Florida and Katie helped me find a great company to work for. She guided me through the entire process, starting with the first interview until the day I signed an offer. Her help, knowledge and instructions were invaluable! Katie is not only an exceptional recruiter; she is also a very open and friendly person. I strongly recommend Katie to anyone who needs professional recruiting services!”


We are very happy with the Nursing Home Administrator you and MedBest Recruiting helped us find. As we explained when we began the hiring process, our facility’s culture is different than most, in that it is a small community based skilled nursing facility run by a Board of Directors, and therefore, we needed special focus. We pleased that MedBest gave us the personal attention that we needed in order to find just the right candidate. And in fact, all of the candidates we received from MedBest were thoroughly screened to match our exact needs which made our jobs much easier.
The MedBest Recruiter’s knowledge and their conscientious approach to selecting candidates stood out from the very beginning of the process. They were able to find us the best candidate in the quickest amount of time.
With sincere appreciation, we remain,
Sincerely yours,

Gardens at DePugh Nursing Center

Thank you so much! #MedBestRocks!"
