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Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies Receives National Honors

Luxury Senior Living Company Recognizes Scottsdale Community with Team and Executive Director of the Year Awards

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, JUNE 18, 2007

Scottsdale - Team and Executive Director of the YearClassic Residence by Hyatt, a national leader in luxury senior living, named the management team and executive director Gail Rankin of the company’s Scottsdale community Team of the Year for a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) and Executive Director of the Year for a CCRC at the company’s annual meeting, which was held on May 24 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Each year, Classic Residence by Hyatt nationally honors two communities and executive directors for excellence in leadership, teamwork, and overall achievement from Classic Residence by Hyatt communities across the nation. This year, the community earned top honors in both categories.

“The Scottsdale team has done a remarkable job of achieving its goals by reducing operating costs and saving our residents money,” said Bill Sciortino, senior vice president of operations, Classic Residence by Hyatt. “The team has set the gold standard for all of our communities.”

The company also recognized Rankin for her leadership and accomplishments at Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies. Rankin was recognized for developing talent among her staff and creating a great working environment for her team. Rankin brings 24 years  of health care management experience to Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies. “Gail represents our community with style and dignity. She is also very much invested in the growth of her team and the care of our residents,” noted Sciortino.

Opal Paden, sales director at the Scottsdale community, also received a nomination for Sales Director of the Year.

Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies is located at 7501 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information, please call (480) 563-5300.

About Classic Residence by Hyatt
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a national leader in luxury senior living that currently owns, manages, and markets upscale senior living communities in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Monterey, Calif.; Palo Alto, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Aventura, Fla.; Boca Raton, Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Lantana, Fla.; Naples, Fla.; Plantation, Fla.; Pompano Beach, Fla.; Glenview, Ill.; Chevy Chase, Md.; Reno, Nev.; Teaneck, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and Dallas, Texas. Classic Residence by Hyatt’s three newest continuing care retirement communities are under development in Highlands Ranch, Colo., Dallas, Texas and Scottsdale, Ariz. A major expansion is underway in San Diego, Calif. Classic Residence by Hyatt communities have earned honors for being among the nation’s finest, including Platinum, Gold and Silver Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council. The toll-free corporate number is 1-800-421-1442, and the company’s Web site is at http://www.hyattclassic.com/.