Bringing India To America

Renee Pruzansky’s company AristaCare fills a cultural void for silvers of Indian descent in New Jersey

- Jack York

When we think of innovation, technology often comes to mind. We think of our iPhones and Skype, medical advances, multiple ways to stay connected and engaged in work and life. This story is about another kind of innovation, viewed through the senior living lens, innovation that bridges improved healthcare with cultural diversity. It’s a fun story to tell as it connects India with the United States on a very personal level.

This story of innovation starts with a person, as innovation often does. Renee Pruzansky is one of those rare people who can be an astute businessperson while maintaining a caring heart at the same time. The business side of her saw an opportunity to differentiate her company AristaCare; the caring side of her saw a chance to fill a cultural void that was causing pain for older adults of Indian descent in the state of New Jersey.

AristaCare started in 2004 with two senior living facilities in New Jersey; this number has grown to 14. It has a well-deserved reputation for always putting residents first, going to great lengths to ensure it is providing the highest quality of physical, mental and spiritual well-being to those it is privileged to serve. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Renee for over 10 years and have seen the joy her communities exude.