David Lebenbom
David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship (SNF)
Established in 2016 in memory of HCAM’s long-time legal counsel, the David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship provides awards to assist employees in meeting education expenses and advancing the long-term care profession. Contracted as special legal counsel for the association in the 1960s, David Lebenbom helped pioneer the laws governing long-term care in Michigan over the next 40 years. His firm, Lebenbom and Rothman P.C., continues to serve as HCAM general counsel today. Scholarship applicants must:
- Be employed for a minimum of one year by an HCAM skilled nursing facility member in good standing.
- Be enrolled in an education program related to long-term care at an accredited college or university.
- Appliable programs include, but are not limited to, administration, nursing, art, occupational therapy and other related fields.
HCAM awarded 11 $2,500 scholarships in 2025. Winners were celebrated at the Annual Convention in September.
HCAM Assisted Living Scholarship (AL)
HCAM’s Assisted Living Scholarship will provides awards to employees to help meet education expenses and advance the long-term care profession. Scholarship applicants must be employed for at least one year by an HCAM assisted living community member in good standing and be enrolled in an education program related to long-term care at an accredited college or university. This can include, but is not limited to, life enrichment, direct care, administration, sales, cooking, maintenance, med tech and other related fields.
HCAM awarded an inaugural $2,500 scholarship in 2025. The winner was celebrated at the Annual Convention in September.
Make a Donation to the Scholarship Fund
The HCAM Scholarship Fund is registered as a 501(c)3 and any donation received is considered a charitable contribution. Donations to the David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship or the HCAM Assisted Living Scholarship can be made via two methods:
- Pay online via PayPal – be sure to indicate which fund to apply the donation too in the comments
Donate Now! - Mail a check payable to HCAM Scholarship Fund to:
HCAM Scholarship Fund – David Lebenbom Scholarship OR Assisted Living Scholarship
7413 Westshire Dr.
Lansing, MI 48917
2025 Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship for Skilled Nursing Facilities
WINNERS
TaNiyah Brooks, Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre
Manal Froukh, Corewell Health
Tina Harris, Dimondale Nursing Care Center
Jalyn Mack, West Oaks Senior Care and Rehab
Jaychelle McDonald, West Oaks Senior Care and Rehab
Magdalena Perez, Bay Shores Senior Care & Rehab Center
Dianny Rodriguez, Valley View Care Center
Nicole Rodriguez, Corewell Health
Glenedra Smith, Corewell – Dearborn
Crystal Tisler, Lakepointe Senior Care and Rehab Center
Justin Wolf, Optalis of Three Rivers
2025 Assisted Living Scholarship
WINNER
Kamarie Mayes, Vibrant Life
2024 Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship for Skilled Nursing Facilities
WINNERS
LaKara Arnold, Optalis Health of Grosse Pointe Woods
Alexis Cadena, Valley View Care Center
Leann Gabriel, Corewell Health – Dearborn
Erin Hamilton, St. Anthony Healthcare Center
Ashley Jarvenpaa, Gogebic Medical Care Facility
Andrea Johnson, Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre
Vanessa Rodrigues, MediLodge of Portage
Sara Smith, Bay Shores Senior Care & Rehab Center
Tammie Spitzer, Corewell Health – Pine Ridge
Arion Sunstrum, Corewell Health – Grand Rapids
Britney Watson, MediLodge of Marshall
Photos from 2025 Awards Luncheon
Photos from 2024 Awards Luncheon
