Pavilions Charts New Course for Future
By Beth Milligan | Dec. 23, 2025
Following several bumpy years that included the turnover of multiple leaders, financial struggles, a lawsuit with PACE North, and staffing challenges, the Grand Traverse Pavilions is under new leadership and working to chart a new course for the future. Pavilions representatives appeared before county commissioners Wednesday to give an update on the facility, including work to improve inspection ratings, attract more residents, and become more efficient operationally.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) board, which governs the Pavilions, hired new CEO Darrell Lavender this summer. DHHS Chair Carol Crawford said the position of CEO and administrator used to be one combined role for the Pavilions, which was “too …
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