Birmingham Green

05/26/2026

Supporting seniors’ mental and emotional well-being starts with a strong care team.

Nurses, CNAs, caregivers, activities staff, dining teams, administrative staff, and leadership all play a role in helping residents feel safe, valued, and supported.

This work requires compassion, communication, teamwork, and commitment — and it makes a real difference in residents’ daily lives.

If you are looking for meaningful work in senior care, we are hiring,

Learn more about careers at Birmingham Green and view our open positions.

05/26/2026

As District Home Assisted Living Nurse Manager, Michelle Short-Pack, LPN, sees emotional care as an essential part of the work.

Sometimes that means calming anxiety, listening through grief, helping someone feel less lonely, or simply making sure a resident feels safe, comfortable, valued, and respected.

Her advice to anyone considering nursing is simple and powerful: come with an open heart, a strong desire to help others, and a commitment to communication, teamwork, and empathy.

Michelle’s work is a reminder that great care is not only clinical; it is deeply human.

05/24/2026

For Angela, nursing is about building relationships, preserving dignity, advocating for residents, and supporting people through vulnerable moments with patience, empathy, and attention to detail.

Her advice to future nurses is just as meaningful: “Come with an open mind, keep learning, communicate well, and care for your own well-being. Being a nurse is challenging, but it gives you the chance to truly make a difference."

05/21/2026

You do not have to be a clinician to support the mental health of an older adult. Families, care workers, administrators, friends, volunteers, and community members all play a role by noticing changes, listening with patience, encouraging connection, and communicating concerns when needed.

Share this with someone who cares for, works with, or lives with an older adult.

05/19/2026

Our employees’ wellness is directly connected to resident care.

When healthcare workers feel supported, respected, and heard, they are better able to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to residents.

At Birmingham Green, we are proud of our efforts that support staff wellness, improve communication among team members, and help our care teams provide more personalized care to residents.

Because when we care for the people who provide care, residents benefit.

Interested in meaningful work with a supportive team? Explore career opportunities with us.

05/15/2026

We are proud to announce that Martina Jackson Green has joined Birmingham Green as our Chief Advancement Officer. Martina brings more than 20 years of expertise in marketing, public relations, fundraising, and community engagement to her role as a strategic nonprofit leader.

As Chief Advancement Officer, Martina leads our development and external affairs initiatives, enhancing philanthropic support, expanding strategic partnerships, and raising brand visibility. Her leadership enables us to continue providing high-quality, affordable senior living care to residents and their families in Northern Virginia.

Martina most recently served as Executive Director for The Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William, and previously held the same role at the Manassas City Public Schools Education Foundation.

With her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and a proven ability to turn organizational vision into measurable results, we are confident Martina will help Birmingham Green reach even more families as we approach our 100th year in Northern Virginia.

We are excited to have you on board, Martina!

05/14/2026

As Director of Nursing at our NVHCC nursing home, Hawa sees assisted living and long-term care as more than a place where care is delivered. It is home for the residents who live here.

This National Nurses Month, we’re proud to recognize Hawa and the lasting impact she makes on residents, families, and team members every day.

05/12/2026

Depression in older adults can be easy to miss. It may not always look like sadness. Sometimes it appears as withdrawal, changes in sleep or appetite, low energy, irritability, loss of interest in activities, or a general sense that someone “just isn’t themselves.”

As part of Birmingham Green’s comprehensive care, we support mental health with:

✅ routine screenings
✅ ongoing mood and behavior monitoring
✅ individualized care plans
✅ structured daily routines
✅ timely referrals to psychiatry or other appropriate services when needed.

Families are also vital partners. Regular visits, phone calls, emotional reassurance, and open communication with the care team can make a meaningful difference.
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05/08/2026

Happy National Nurses Week!

We’re proud to reshare this NBC4 In the Community segment featuring our assisted living home and recognizing the incredible work our nursing team does every day for our residents.

Thank you to our nurses for your compassion, dedication, and the care you bring to our community every day.

Watch the segment below.

Birmingham Green is celebrating its nurses with gifts, meals and an ice cream social. News4’s Molette Green reports.

05/08/2026

Zainabu’s career in nursing began with a decade as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where direct patient care deepened her understanding of comfort, dignity, and human connection, fueling her passion and leading her to nursing school.

We’re proud to recognize Zainabu’s compassion and unwavering dedication to serving others, and are thrilled to have her at Birmingham Green.