About

Welcome to Paragon Post Acute Care, a leading provider specializing in Pain Management, Physiatry, and Addiction Medicine. Established in 2012, we are committed to delivering compassionate, compliant patient care. Our mission, which we pursue with unwavering dedication, is to significantly improve the quality of life for those in post-acute care settings, instilling hope and optimism in our patients' recovery journeys.

History

At Paragon Post Acute Care, true healing comes from a comprehensive approach. Our highly trained specialists work together to ensure patients receive personalized, high-quality care tailored to their needs. We recognize the challenges of managing chronic pain, physical rehabilitation, and addiction, and we are here to support our patients every step of the way.

Our Core Values:

Help First
Accountability
Do The Right Thing
Protect What Matters
Positivity
Continuous Improvement

Whether you need pain management solutions, rehabilitation, or addiction medicine support, Paragon Post Acute Care is here to guide you through your recovery with compassion and expertise. Our mission and values drive everything we do, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care in their journey toward health and wellness.

Compassion: We provide empathetic, patient-centered care, ensuring everyone feels heard, valued, and understood.
Compliance: We uphold the highest regulatory compliance standards, guaranteeing safe, ethical, and responsible care in every aspect of our practice.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in every patient interaction, continuously improving our services and staying ahead of medical advancements.

Let us partner with you to achieve better outcomes and enhance residents' quality of life.

Leadership

Norberto Vargas

M.D., PA, CMD
Chief Executive Office/EOS Visonary

JP Benavides

DO., M.S., M.P.H.
Medical Director of Inpatient Rehab Unit

Karen McNerney

CMOM
Chief Operations Officer/EOS Integrator

Clinical Team

Jenice Martinez

MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMGT-BC

Kimberly Smith

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMGT-BC

Elizabeth Payne

MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Anthony Fajardo

MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Yana Kim

MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, PMGT-BC

Brandy Graham

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMGT-BC

Branden Blanton

MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Shannon Kelsey

MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Care Coordinators
and Operations

Mariah McLaughlin

Operations Manager

Rina Anuario

PAC Operations Manager

Priscilla Santos

Care Coordinator

Amy Simpson

Care Coordinator

Our Commitment to Care

At Paragon Health Partners, we believe that every resident deserves the highest standard of care, delivered with compassion and respect. Our dedicated team is committed to creating a supportive environment that enhances the well-being of all individuals in our facilities.

Compassionate Care: We understand that each resident has unique needs and experiences. Our skilled professionals are trained to listen and respond empathetically, ensuring that every interaction promotes dignity and respect.
Compliant Practices: Adhering to the highest regulatory standards is fundamental to our approach. We prioritize compliance in all aspects of our care delivery, fostering trust and safety for residents and nursing staff alike.
Supporting Nursing Staff: We recognize the invaluable role of nursing staff in providing care. Our partnership with healthcare professionals is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and continuous support, empowering them to deliver the best possible care to residents.

Together, we strive to create a nurturing environment where both residents and staff feel valued, safe, and supported.

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Core values

Please let us know if you have any specific questions about how these values manifest in our daily operations or how they can benefit skilled nursing and long-term care! We support and collaborate with you to provide the best care possible.

Help First

Find a way to help our patients, each other, the community, and the practice. See the value and show respect for everyone. Provide compassionate, compliant care.

Accountability

Personal accountability leads to organizational accountability, so OWN IT! Close the loop, work hard, be diligent, and be consistent with your responsibilities.

Do the Right Thing

Integrity is everything. Be honest and reliable. Take responsibility for your actions.

Protect What Matters

Protect our patients, each other, and our practice. Represent each other and the practice well. Loyalty is valued.

Positivity

Positivity is a choice that sets the tone for your surroundings. A positive attitude leads to positive results, so choose positivity daily! Strive for mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.

Continuous Improvement

Be better, do better each day. Learn from mistakes and continually invest into personal and professional growth.

It’s easy to onboard us to start at your facility.

Our team handles credentialing quickly to get the facility credentialing they need to expedite the process.

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About

History

Leadership

Norberto Vargas

JP Benavides

Karen McNerney

Clinical Team

Jenice Martinez

Kimberly Smith

Elizabeth Payne

Anthony Fajardo

Yana Kim

Brandy Graham

Branden Blanton

Shannon Kelsey

Care Coordinators and Operations

Mariah McLaughlin

Rina Anuario

Priscilla Santos

Amy Simpson

Stay updated on Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care!

Our Commitment to Care

Parent Companies

Core values

Help First

Accountability

Do the Right Thing

Protect What Matters

Positivity

Continuous Improvement

Facilities That We Serve

It’s easy to onboard us to start at your facility.

Care Coordinators
and Operations