Libby Bush

Libby is a second-generation aging services professional who has great passion for creating the best possible experience for residents, staff, and others.

Born in Ohio, and raised in Kansas City, Libby went to the College of Wooster for undergraduate studies, and received her master’s degree at the University of Maryland at the Erickson School. As a licensed nursing home administrator, preceptor, and certified aging specialist, Libby’s life mission is to highlight each individual’s best self. As a prior Leadership Academy Coach, Libby lives her mission through her daily work and also at a more macro community level.

Prior to coming to Deerfield, Libby was the chief executive officer for Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean, Virginia. Prior to that, she was chief operating officer for Ingleside, a multi-site senior living organization in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region. Over the last thirty years, Libby has served in multiple administrative positions in Life Plan Communities. Richmond, Virginia, was home for 20-plus years, where Libby spent her professional life at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, and started a family with her husband of almost 30 years, Jeff. Libby completed evaluator training for the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, and has served on community and association boards, most recently as Chair of LeadingAge Virginia.