About Ivy Gables Senior Living

Located in Wilmington, Del., Ivy Gables is proud to be a trusted choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care for seniors in New Castle County, Del. Owned and operated by George and Tammy Loudon for many decades, Ivy Gables was acquired by Asbury Communities, Inc., in December 2023.

Asbury Communities is the nation’s 14th-largest not-for-profit system of continuing care retirement communities, according to the LeadingAge Ziegler 200 List. We operate in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. With a Mission of exploring possibilities to live our best lives, Asbury is committed to doing all the good we can.

Led by a Board of Directors with experience across the financial, regulatory, and insurance industries, Asbury is Great-Place-To-Work-certified and EAGLE-accredited. Learn more at Asbury.org.

Our Leadership

The Ivy Gables culture is one of belonging and respect, continuous learning, and a drive for excellence in customer service. We are led by an Executive Director who is supported by Asbury Communities leadership.

Steven Yohay Steven Yohay

Executive Director

Steven Yohay joined Ivy Gables in January 2024 and serves as the community’s Executive Director and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. With more than 15 years of experience working in the senior living profession, Steven worked as a Nursing Home Administrator in Delaware since 2020. He has served in various leadership roles in assisted living communities prior to his licensure. Steven has accreditations as a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, Certified Dementia Care Manager, and Certified Dementia Practitioner as credentialed by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Steven has a bachelor’s degree from the East Stroudsburg University in business management with a minor in economics.


Debra Durham, RN

Director of Well-Being


Neil Kantner

Director of Dining Services


Julia Hopkins

Director of Arts and Entertainment

We are proud to offer quality assisted living, person-centered memory care, and engaging, enriching services and amenities for seniors in Wilmington, Del. Contact our Sales Team for more information or to schedule your tour of Ivy Gables!