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Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:17 AM

Fernley Estates Senior Living welcomes new administrator

Fernley Estates Senior Living welcomes new administrator

Carson City-based Mission Senior Living (MSL) welcomes Laura Higman as designated manager of Fernley Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, an assisted living and memory care community located at 1130 Chisholm Trail in Fernley.

Higman will oversee operations and lead a team of professionals trained in the MSL’s mission, values, and principles (MVPs) to provide quality care, support,  and opportunities for joy, purpose, and fun.

“Laura believes in our mission of improving the lives of seniors,” said Sarah Green, vice president of operations for Mission Senior Living. “Her dedication and passion for seniors will ensure that we continue to exceed the expectations of residents and their families, and that Fernley Estates remains a great place to live and work.”

Higman is a former quality assurance director and director of culinary services at Atria Senior Living and is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer. She earned a degree from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Ariz., and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.


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Comment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection C Comment author: Christine S GleasonComment text: In the first photo, the woman in the middle, wearing the black shirt, is SaraH Jean Gleason. She is not an FHS Leadership Student but is the person who is responsible (with the help of her father) for starting the Fernley Community Thanksgiving Dinner in 2011. She attended this year's dinner while home from Arizona State University, where she is working on her PhD.Comment publication date: 12/8/25, 8:52 PMComment source: About 400 meals served at Community Thanksgiving DinnerComment author: SusanComment text: RIP Sean. Prayers to the family, sorry for your loss.Comment publication date: 9/25/25, 1:11 PMComment source: Sean Everett Turner
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