Jacqueline McKenna named administrator of Pocopson Home

Posted by Press Release on March 25, 2014

The Chester County Commissioners today approved the appointment of Jacqueline McKenna as the Administrator of Pocopson Home.

“Jackie has provided more than a decade of valuable service while working at Pocopson Home and she is the logical choice to take over as administrator,” said Commissioners Chair Ryan Costello. “She has been part of the process to create extra revenue and reduce costs at the Home, and we’re confident that she will continue this practice, without compromising the high quality of service to residents.”

McKenna holds the state-required Nursing Home Administrator license and has been interim director since the position opened last year. She served as Assistant Director from 2011 to 2013 and began her time at Pocopson in 1990. After working for a time in Food and Nutrition Services, she was appointed Director of the division, and in 2010 she became Director of Support Services.

“Jackie is uniquely qualified to take over the reins of Pocopson Home,” said Commissioner Kathi Cozzone. “She has successfully directed key departments over the years, and will ensure the Home continues to provide valuable and necessary services for citizens of Chester County.”

Commissioner Terence Farrell added, “Jackie has been interim director of Pocopson Home for six months, and during that time she has successfully overseen the operations of the 275 bed long term care facility. She has a vast understanding of long term health care issues and has demonstrated that she’s able to analyze and increase operational efficiencies without disrupting the great level of care.”

McKenna has also worked as an IT consultant. She is an active member of the Pennsylvania Association of County Homes and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition to the state-required nursing home administrator license, McKenna is a licensed registered dietitian, has a degree in food and nutrition from Immaculata University and undertook graduate studies in healthcare administration at St. Joseph’s University.