Meet Our Team

Cathy Himes, Administrator

chimes@walnutridgecare.com

Rachel Hill, Director of Resident Care

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Linda Parise, Event Coordinator

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Chris Palenchar, Administrative Assistant

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Lori Beatty, Dietary

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Edward J. Boyle, Maintenance Director
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Melissa Massari – Shift Leader Coordinator

Delaine Schmeltz- Assistant Director of Resident Care

To Staff & Employees at Walnut Ridge –

Dear Staff,

This is a thank you note to let your staff know how our family was so pleased with the care that was given to George Watson, my husband and my children father at a time that was tough for us for him to be placed in a facility. Your staff was so kind to him they were kind, pleasant and understood his needs related to his illness. He was always found clean, alert and out of bed daily. He always looked nice! I worked for nursing facilities for 20 years. I/m aware of the kind of care he was given at your facility. He often stated the staff was really nice and liked him. Thank you for all the kindness you showed.

Family Member Testimonial
Virginia Rach and Jennifer Rach are the wife and daughter of a resident at Walnut Ridge. Both women stated that they went around to a bunch of different homes and looked at them for the right fit. They liked the fact that we are a memory care facility which was located very close to their home. They also stated that they were very pleased that our facility, which is one of the few who accept veterans benefit help. Viriginia also stated that the cost her at Walnut Ridge was more reasonable than anywhere else. And they both said they absolutely love the floor plan lay out that you can see everything in every direction and that everything is all on one floor.

-Family Member Testimonial

Family Member Testimonial
Mark Mucci is the son of a resident at Walnut Ridge. Mark stated that his whole family researched and found Walnut Ridge and decided it was the best fit for his mother. Mark loves the cleanliness of Walnut Ridge.

-Family Member Testimonial

Family Member Testimonial
Catherine Dumaran is a Dietary Manager that has been employed for 7 months. Cat says she loves that there is always someone (staff) around to help and are quick to help in all departments. Cat said everyone is very friendly, the building inside and out are very clean and have an outstanding appearance.

-Employee Testimonial

Testimonial by an Employee
Evelyn Alberts is the wife of a Resident at Walnut Ridge. Her husband has been a resident for 5 years. Evelyn stated that when her husband got diagnosed her son began looking for someone safe for her husband. Evelyn likes that Walnut Ridge is a locked facility. She likes the fact that her husband can’t get out and wander away.

– Family Member

Testimonial by a Family Member
Janelle Crosby is a Nursing Supervisor that has been employed for 2 ½ years on and off, Janelle loves working with the residents and being able to help them in their time of need. Janelle likes the laid back working atmosphere and the friendly staff. Walnut Ridge is one big family.

– Walnut Ridge Employee

Testimonial by an Employee
The aspect of your care that truly brings tears to my eyes even as I write this is the manner in which you cared for my mom (and the family) in her final days on this earth were very limited. The “Hospice Rooms” you provided to her and our family made her passing so much more peaceful for all of us. At times, we had 4 or more family members with her, and that would not have been possible without the room. Every one of the staff who came to attend to mom, before leaving the room, asked if they could be of help to us. We were able to stay, to hold her hand, and be with her until the end. You truly made it possible for mom to pass “at home”. The staff members that came and knelt beside mom’s bed called her “Mama” as they always did, told her they loved her and would miss her, and many left with tears in their eyes.

-Family member

Testimonial by a Family Member
As an employee of Walnut Ridge I am very lucky knowing that I can make a difference every day in the life of our residents. The smiles and tears I have shared with them over the years are worth all the effort I apply to Walnut Ridge every day.

– Employee

Testimonial by an Employee
I truly believe the staff at Walnut Ridge has cared for my mom as she was family, The word Thank you comes to mind but seems inadequate to express our deepest appreciation for the very compassionate care you and your staff extended to mom over the last 4 years.

-Family member

Testimonial by a Family Member