Sidhu Named Medical Director of Merrill Hills Manor in Waukesha

Neenah, Wis. (November 3, 2009) — Dr. Sarfraz Sidhu is joining CRL Senior Living Communities, a leader in senior housing, as medical director for Merrill Hills Manor, Waukesha, a state-of-the-art assisted living and Alzheimer’s/memory care community opening November 19, 2009.

Dr. Sidhu, a practicing internist in Milwaukee, joins Dr. Cary Kohlenberg in the medical director role at Merrill Hills Manor. Dr. Sidhu will guide medical decisions and advise on resident care policies. He will also participate in CRL Quality Improvement Programming and strategize on clinical patient care outcomes.

“I am excited to join CRL Senior Living Communities. CRL’s commitment to providing well rounded, excellent care in state-of-the-art and safe environments sets a new standard for senior living,” Dr. Sidhu said. “As the medical director, I plan to work closely with the staff in providing innovative healthcare solutions while ensuring a vibrant and therapeutic environment.”

Dr. Sidhu will work with other CRL community medical directors in concert with Dr. Tracy Hoffman, CRL corporate director of memory care excellence, and Penny Pagel, RN, CRL regional director of clinical services. The medical team also formulates, develops and presents education programs to residents, their families and staff.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Sidhu to the CRL team and we look forward to seeing his work add to the quality care already provided by CRL Senior Living Communities,” Pagel said. “Dr. Sidhu will be an important part of the CRL team as we continue implementing innovative healthcare solutions for the residents of our communities.”

About CRL Senior Living Communities

At CRL Senior Living Communities, it is the company’s mission to provide new standards of therapeutic excellence in senior living by providing the best in healthcare through consistently blending nutrition, spiritual, mental and physical stimulation in an environment rich with safety, comfort, activities and a nurturing atmosphere.

With offices in Neenah, Wis., and Chicago, Ill., CRL Senior Living Communities specializes in operating and managing state-of-the-art senior care residences that deliver the highest standard of care in specially designed therapeutic environments. The company meets the needs of seniors with independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer’s/memory care communities. CRL currently owns and operates 14 communities in Wisconsin including Neenah, Oshkosh, Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls, Menomonee Falls, Kenosha, Greenfield, Green Bay, DeForest; and 2 in McHenry, Ill.