Youngstown Jewish Federation Appointed Senior Services Director
Shane Baldwin has been named the executive director of senior services for the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in People
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The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation has appointed Shane Baldwin as the executive director of senior services. Baldwin, who previously served as the interim executive director, now oversees Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and Levy Gardens Assisted Living.
Why it matters
This appointment secures leadership for the organization's comprehensive senior care division in Youngstown. Baldwin will manage daily operations for essential facilities including the 72-bed Heritage Manor.
Heritage Manor holds a 72-bed capacity and recently ranked No. 3 in the small category for Newsweek's 2027 America's Best Nursing Homes list.
The players
Shane Baldwin
He is the newly appointed executive director of senior services for the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation and a University of Akron alumnus.
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation
This is a Youngstown-based non-profit organization that provides community support and manages local senior care facilities.
Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
This 72-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services as part of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation's senior care network.
The details
Baldwin has been part of the Heritage Manor team since 2017, when he joined as an assistant administrator. He later moved into the director of operations role in 2020 before serving as interim executive director for the organization.
Timeline
Baldwin joined Heritage Manor as an assistant administrator in 2017.
Baldwin obtained his Nursing Home Administrator license in 2017.
Baldwin began his tenure as director of operations in 2020.
Heritage Manor was featured in the 2027 best nursing homes list.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the organization's high ranking on Newsweek's 2027 America's Best Nursing Homes list, which highlights quality benchmarks for small facilities. This leadership change aims to maintain the operational standards required to compete in the regional senior care sector.
Residents and families utilizing Heritage Manor or Levy Gardens will continue to interact with the existing care infrastructure under Baldwin's oversight. This leadership transition provides continuity for those currently relying on the organization's rehabilitation and assisted living services.
The takeaway
The appointment ensures continuity for the Youngstown senior community by elevating an internal candidate with nearly a decade of institutional experience. Families can expect a focus on maintaining the high operational rankings recently achieved by the facility.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Business Journal Daily | The Youngstown Publishing Company.
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