Edgewood Healthcare Appoints Chief Nursing Officer of Their Healthcare Division

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News Release

Contact: Jill Chandler-Wilson
Title: President, Edgewood’s Healthcare Division
Phone: 701-738-2000

Edgewood Healthcare Appoints Chief Nursing Officer of Their Healthcare Division

 

Grand Forks, ND — Jill Chandler-Wilson, OTR/L, MBA, announces that Rebecca Kreis, Nurse Practitioner, has been named Chief Nursing Officer of Edgewood’s Healthcare Division.

Chandler-Wilson explained, “Edgewood Healthcare is committed to building a fully integrated healthcare division uniting Legacy Medical, Legacy Nursing, CaringEdge, All Care, and One Source under one cohesive system. This vision ensures seamless care delivery and stronger collaboration across all service lines. A key part of this commitment is enhancing provider leadership within our executive team.

Rebecca’s appointment reflects our commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care. With over 13 years of experience in hospital care, home health, oncology, hospice, palliative care, and assisted living, she brings unmatched depth in geriatric and palliative medicine. Her leadership as a Medical Director and APP Lead makes her a valuable addition to our executive team,” continued Chandler-Wilson.

Kreis has held leadership roles at Banner MD Anderson, Ironwood Cancer & Research Center, and Legacy Medical Primary Care Clinic, advancing care through survivorship, ethics, and collaboration. In addition to her clinical work, Becca is a passionate educator. She served as a Clinical Instructor at the University of North Dakota for seven years and has mentored numerous NP students as a Preceptor, reflecting her dedication to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

About Edgewood Healthcare

 

Edgewood Healthcare operates senior living communities across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Nebraska, making it a leading provider in the Great Plains and Northern Rockies. Since 1992, Edgewood has been committed to helping seniors stay as independent as possible, for as long as possible, with well-trained staff members in communities designed to provide a variety of care options. Edgewood owns and/or operates more than 60 independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities with over 4,100 beds and employs nearly 3,300 people.

Edgewood Healthcare Announces Promotion of Jill Wilson-Chandler

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News Release

Contact: Phil Gisi

Title: CEO, Edgewood Healthcare

Phone: 701-738-2000

Grand Forks, ND — Edgewood Healthcare is announcing the promotion of Jill Wilson-Chandler as part of a significant advancement in its organizational structure. This transformation reflects the long-term vision of Phil Gisi, Founder and CEO, as Edgewood evolves from a traditional assisted living provider into a vertically integrated healthcare organization, encompassing home health, hospice, therapy services, and Medicare insurance offerings.

Jill Wilson-Chandler, MBA, has been promoted to President of Edgewood’s Healthcare Division, effective July 1, 2025. Wilson-Chandler brings over 25 years of healthcare leadership and operational experience to her new role. She earned her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of North Dakota and her MBA from Ohio University. She has led a wide range of clinical services throughout her career, including physician practices, therapy, home health, hospice, lab services, and radiology. Most notably, she served ten years as the administrative director of clinic operations for a 250-bed hospital system, overseeing primary care, orthopedics, neurosciences, and oncology.

In her new position, Wilson-Chandler will assume responsibility for the centralized management of all Medicare-reimbursed healthcare services within Edgewood. Her focus will be on integrating strategy and operations to ensure clinical consistency, operational efficiency, and continued excellence in patient care across all Edgewood communities.

Gisi explained, “This leadership appointment marks a pivotal step in Edgewood’s continued growth and commitment to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare for seniors across the region.”

About Edgewood Healthcare

 

Edgewood Healthcare is the leading operator of senior living communities in the Great Plains and Upper Midwest. Since 1992, Edgewood has been committed to helping seniors stay as independent as possible, for as long as possible, with well-trained staff members in communities designed to provide a variety of care options. Edgewood owns and/or operates more than 60 independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities with over 4,100 beds in seven states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Idaho) and employs nearly 3,300 people. Edgewood Healthcare’s corporate offices are at 402 Demers Avenue, Suite 200, Grand Forks, N.D.