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Guardian Pharmacy Services

Guardian is one of the largest, most trusted long-term care pharmacy service providers in the U.S.

We serve senior living, skilled nursing, and community providers of mental and behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability services. Founded in 2004, Guardian Pharmacy provides expert medication management and personalized pharmacy services to senior living and long-term care communities, behavioral and mental health organizations, and providers supporting individuals with disa

bilities. Our unique local management model empowers each Guardian pharmacy to tailor services to the needs of its market, building strong partnerships with care teams and delivering dependable, high-touch support. By combining personalized care with clinical expertise, Guardian helps improve medication safety, support better health outcomes, and ensure residents receive the right medications, the right way, every time.

06/18/2026

Data is most powerful when paired with clinical expertise.

GuardianShield combines advanced analytics with the knowledge of Guardian’s clinical services team to help communities make more informed decisions that support better care, reduce risk, improve safety, and identify savings opportunities.

Watch the video to learn more.

06/17/2026

We are excited to announce the promotion of Laura Polinsky, Pharm.D., to president of Guardian Pharmacy of Jacksonville.

Since joining in 2011, Laura has been instrumental in advancing the pharmacy’s operations, strengthening customer partnerships, and supporting its growth across North Florida. Her leadership has been instrumental in key milestones for the pharmacy, from workflow and automation initiatives to facility expansion and continued service to long-term care communities throughout the First Coast.

Please join us in congratulating Laura on her new leadership role.

Read more: https://loom.ly/2skm5w4

06/15/2026

For residents living with dementia, medication adherence is about more than staying on schedule. It is about comfort, safety, dignity, and quality of life. Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is a reminder of the role pharmacists play in helping care teams navigate challenges like complex medication regimens, swallowing difficulties, and safe medication administration. Through medication reviews, they can identify opportunities to simplify regimens, evaluate deprescribing, and consider alternative dosage forms that best support each resident’s needs.

Read more: https://guardianpharmacy.com/blog/2026/06/10/improving-medication-adherence-for-residents-with-dementia/

06/11/2026

Behind the morning routines, medication reminders, steady encouragement and small moments of comfort are CNAs helping residents feel seen, supported and at home.

On National Certified Nursing Assistants' Day, to kick off CNA Week, we celebrate the professionals who bring dignity to daily care and humanity to every interaction. Thank you to our CNAs for the skill, patience and compassion you share each day.

05/29/2026

Preventing drug diversion, such as when controlled medications are misused, misplaced, or taken outside proper care channels, is about more than compliance. It is about protecting residents, supporting staff, and strengthening trust across the care team. Our latest blog explores how senior care pharmacists can serve as a critical extension of the care team, helping communities identify risks, reinforce accountability, and strengthen medication management systems. https://loom.ly/6yrXD38

05/27/2026

Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota’s Sauk Rapids location is entering its next chapter with a familiar leader at the helm.

Jeff Kerr, who has been part of the pharmacy’s growth story since 2015, has been promoted to president. Over the past decade, Jeff has played a key role in strengthening the pharmacy’s operations and long-term financial performance, developing a deep understanding of its culture and communities along the way.

Leave a note in the comments to congratulate Jeff on his promotion. Read the full details: https://loom.ly/g6AmrZk

05/26/2026

Despite advances in technology, look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medications continue to create confusion and errors. In long-term care settings, these medications can turn a small misread or misheard detail into a serious resident safety risk. In this blog, learn five strategies senior living and LTC communities can put to work right away to reduce LASA-related errors and better protect residents. https://loom.ly/cSqEQN4

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Andrea Silas on being named president of Guardian Pharmacy of Birmingham!

Since joining in 2022, Andrea has drawn on her experience as a nurse and senior living executive to help the pharmacy reduce nursing workloads, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.

Join us in celebrating Andrea's well-deserved promotion in the comments below. Read the announcement:
https://loom.ly/UFAWDIM

05/14/2026

We’re proud to congratulate Matt Hopp, regional pharmacy president, on being elected board chair of Georgia Senior Living Association. Matt’s appointment earlier this year marks a historic milestone as the first industry partner elected to lead the provider-led association, reflecting the deep trust and collaboration he has built across Georgia’s senior living community. As board chair, Matt will work closely with GSLA leadership and the board of directors to advance senior living through advocacy, education, and partnership. Join us in congratulating Matt on this well-deserved achievement and exciting new chapter of leadership. Read the press release: https://loom.ly/rN5ndCA

05/12/2026

In long-term care, every moment matters for residents and the dedicated care teams who support them. At Guardian Pharmacy, we do not take those moments lightly, knowing every prescription, every consultation, and every conversation matters in order to deliver the best outcomes.

Through deep clinical expertise and purpose-built technology, we make medication management safer, simpler, and more reliable. This approach helps reduce risk and eases the burden on care teams. Most importantly, it allows them to focus their time and attention where it belongs—on the residents.

Watch our latest video to see how we support communities we serve.

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300 Galleria Parkway SE, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA
30339

Website

http://guardianpharmacy.com/

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