God heard my prayer and took my despondency away. I knew he would care for me the rest of my life.

Carl Campbell was born in Yakima, Washington, during the Great Depression. He learned compassion for the needs of others during this time when his father lost the family ranch and worked hard to provide for the family. Carl learned to admire a strong work ethic. His desire to enrich the lives of the elderly came from his grandmother who lived with his family for many years. With his wife, Betty, Carl opened Parkside nursing home in 1954 and today has either built or acquired more than 180 centers in 21 states. At 95, Carl has recently retired.