Rebecca Ferrini, MD, MPH, CMD, is a full-time medical director for the County of San Diego 192-bed distinct part skilled nursing facility serving a younger, safety net population for 18 years. Her facility is 5 stars (CMS 20/20), has been named a top nursing home in US News and World Report (6yrs) and received the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2017 Gold -- Excellence in Quality Award. Dr. Ferrini received the 2009 AMDA Medical Director of the Year Award and was honored for her leadership on the AMDA monograph on younger adults. She speaks and publishes in the areas of decision-making capacity, behavioral management, Huntington’s disease and younger adults. She has specialty in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and General Preventive Medicine. She has five children and plays competitive soccer.