Background
Stacy Howard Sr. has spent more than 25 years helping individuals and families navigate some of life's most important transitions. His career has spanned skilled nursing administration, hospice care, healthcare marketing, and senior placement, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare continuum from both the operational and family perspectives. Throughout his career, Stacy has built lasting relationships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physicians, assisted living communities, and healthcare professionals who value his integrity, responsiveness, and ability to find practical solutions. Before joining CareWise, Stacy served as a Nursing Home Administrator, where he led the daily operations of a skilled nursing facility, managed multidisciplinary teams, and ensured quality care for residents and their families. He later transitioned into hospice care, helping patients and loved ones understand end-of-life services while working closely with hospitals and physicians to coordinate compassionate care. Those experiences continue to shape the thoughtful guidance he provides to families today.
Why CareWise
"For Stacy, CareWise represents an opportunity to combine decades of healthcare leadership with his passion for serving seniors and their families during challenging moments. He understands that navigating long-term care options can be overwhelming, especially when decisions must be made quickly following a hospitalization or health crisis. At CareWise, his focus is on simplifying the process, providing honest guidance, and helping families confidently identify the care setting that best meets their medical, personal, and financial needs."
Role at CareWise
As Patient Advisor, Stacy develops and strengthens referral relationships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, residential care homes, and healthcare providers throughout Arizona. He works closely with discharge planners, case managers, physicians, and social workers to ensure patients experience smooth, timely transitions into appropriate care environments. Stacy also mentors and trains new members of the CareWise team, sharing the knowledge and relationship-building strategies developed over decades in healthcare. His extensive background in facility administration, hospice, and senior placement allows him to approach every situation with both clinical awareness and operational insight, helping families and referral partners navigate even the most complex placement decisions with confidence.
Reach out to Stacy if:
- You're a hospital case manager, discharge planner, social worker, or healthcare professional looking for a trusted senior placement partner
- You need assistance identifying the right assisted living, memory care, residential assisted living, or skilled nursing option for a patient or loved one
- You're seeking guidance from someone with extensive experience in nursing home administration, hospice care, and senior healthcare operations
- You're interested in establishing a referral relationship with CareWise or learning more about the services available to patients and families
- You need a knowledgeable advocate who understands both the healthcare system and the challenges families face during transitions