If Elvyra Abare’s name rings a bell at ACC Senior Services, there’s a good reason. Nearly a decade ago, she was working behind the scenes as a volunteer and later as Director of Staff Development and Administrator in Training at the ACC Care Center, while ACC Maple Tree Village was still just a vision. Now, she’s returned to the ACC family—this time as Executive Director of Maple Tree Village—and in less than three months, she’s already making a strong impression.
Born in Kherson, Ukraine, Elvyra trained as a nurse and earned a master’s degree before immigrating to the United States 26 years ago in search of greater opportunity. Like many who start over in a new country, she rebuilt her career from the ground up—earning her CNA certification in Sacramento and working across skilled nursing settings before rising into leadership.
She now brings more than 20 years of experience across continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Her resume includes executive leadership roles at Canterbury Woods in Pacific Grove, Webster House in Palo Alto, and most recently as Chief Operating Officer at Channing House. Along the way, she’s built a reputation for strengthening operations, improving care quality, and leading high-performing teams.
But for Elvyra, the work has always been personal. “When I was 12, my grandmother fractured her hip,” she recalls. “At that time, in the Soviet Union, surgery wasn’t an option. She lived in constant pain, and as grandchildren, we helped care for her. That experience stayed with me—it’s why I chose healthcare.”
At Maple Tree Village, what stands out most to her isn’t just the care—it’s the families. “I see daughters coming in for every meal to spend time with mom. Sons stopping by daily to play pool with their dads. That kind of involvement is rare, and it warms my heart. It says a lot about this community.”
Her vision for the future is ambitious but clear: build a top-tier team, elevate services across dining, care, and enrichment, and position Maple Tree Village as a leading senior community for the broader Sacramento region. A special focus will also be placed on meaningful, personalized memory care—with strong collaboration between staff and families.
And while she’s a self-described “go-getter,” Elvyra also knows how to recharge. After work, you might find her painting delicate watercolor landscapes, kayaking along the coast, hiking, or traveling. “I like to collect life experiences,” she says.
From her earliest days as a volunteer to now leading the charge at Maple Tree Village, her journey comes full circle—igniting renewed energy, hope, and opportunity for the community she serves.
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