Heroes in Long Term Care Named for 2012 During May, as part of National Nursing Home Week, the Illinois Health Care Association, Illinois Council on Long Term Care and Health Care Council of Illinois recognized the heroes of our facilities those dedicated and caring staff members and residents who have made meaningful contributions to the lives of their facilities. This year, more than 100 individuals are being honored for their commitment, selflessness and caring. From the minute residents wake up to when they go to bed at night, nursing home staff work to make their days brighter, Pat Comstock, executive director of Health Care Council of Illinois, said. Many residents aren t able to get out in the community, so staff becomes a part of the resident s family. Nursing home professionals work in a unique environment that demands technical skills and incredible amounts of compassion and kindness. They care for frail, vulnerable and elderly citizens who not only need around-the-clock medical care, but also a place to call home. The nursing home staff truly represents the heart and soul of long-term care in Illinois, David Voepel, executive director of the Illinois Health Care Association, said. Heroes in Long Term Care are people who go above and beyond to make sure nursing home residents have the best possible quality of life. The associations extend their congratulations to the 2012 Heroes in Long Term Care. Here is the list of this year s honorees divided into categories: Activities Lisa Adams, The Renaissance at 87 th Street Maria Gomez, The Grove North Living & Rehab Center Quinton Grimes, Regency Rehabilitation Center Greg Hrycyk, Alden Estates of Barrington Stephanie Matthews, Dolton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Mary Jane Pigg, Care Center of Abingdon Donna Raether, Hillcrest Nursing Center Rosalyn Simler, Alden North Shore Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Jody Snow, Pittsfield Manor
Administrators/Assistant Administrators Deanna Dang, Winfield Woods Healthcare Judie Majchrowicz, Frankfort Terrace Nursing Center Brett Saxon, The Tillers Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Kevin Stoneking, Clayberg Fulton County Nursing Center Admissions and Marketing Directors Sherri Greco, Tri-State Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Chris Schnierla, Stephenson Nursing Center Mimi Sullivan, Peterson Park Health Care Center Business Office/Receptionists Beckie Anderson, Monmouth Nursing Home Janet Miller, Richland Care and Rehab Bonnie Morgan, Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Certified Nursing Assistants/Nursing and Restorative Aides/CNA Team Leaders Aisha Adams, Alden Village North Betty Anderson, Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Mary Burnett, Evanston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Gwendolyn Clark, Mid America Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre Barbara Cline, Lake Shore Health Care and Rehabilitation Nevie Edwards, Lemont Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Nakia Gould, Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Jose Guzman, Alden Village Health Facility for Children & Young Adults Angela Haynes, Asta Care Center of Bloomington Veronica Herbert, The Grove of Evanston Deborah Johnson, Sheridan Shores Care and Rehab Lidia Kuglarz, Lee Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Cindy McKimmy, Cotillion Ridge Nursing Center Deanna Metcalf, Doctors Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Elizabeth Perez, Burgess Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre Arnaldo Ramirez, Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Angelica Regaspi, Alden Estates of Skokie Jenita Stephens, Golden Good Shepherd Home Tina Stevens-Williams, Alden Northmoor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Tom Stevers, Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Marsha Stoneking, The Elms Julie Tinsman, Gibson Area Hospital Annex Concierge/Guest Services Ana Ramos, Crestwood Care Centre Andi Standback, The Renaissance at South Shore
Dietary/Food Services Perry Dalson, Capitol Care Center Annette Tippens, Mayfield Care Center Director of Nursing/Nursing Administration/Management Erna Bernardo, Central Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Rosie Bradley, Briar Place Nursing Center Judy Douglass, St. Anthony s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Aneidra Kelly, Riviera Care Center Barbara McMahon, Whitehall of Deerfield Becky Pearce, Amberwood Care Centre Angela Strong, Freeport Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Patricia Whiting, Rosewood Care Center - Moline Groups 2012 Through the Looking Glass Participants, Aviston Countryside Manor Laundry/Maintenance/Housekeeping/Environmental Services Heyum Abuasebeh, Astoria Place Living and Rehabilitation Center Brian Bugg, North Church Nursing & Rehabilitation Bob Hanke, Continental Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Donta Seals, Woodside Extended Care Bruce Seaton, Elm Brook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre Eddis Stevenson, The Grove of LaGrange Park Medical Records and Supplies Gerlinde Gross, Snow Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Barbara Kautenburg, Rolling Hills Manor Nurses/MDS Coordinators Linda Bradish, Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Valerie Colex, Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bonnie Dittmar, Lena Living Center Christina Filippo, West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Laurie Full, Transitions Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Nancy Holme, Fair Oaks Rehab & Health Care Center Debbie Johnson, Sycamore Healthcare Centre Jodie Lawson, Scott County Nursing Center Marty Lyons, Hawthorne Inn of Danville Anna Mudlo, Alden Des Plaines Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Nicole Pilger, Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care - Beardstown Mary Pickering, Proctor Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Laura Santoro, Alden Estates of Orland Park Chris Williams, Iroquois Resident Home
Frances Wolter, Glenview Terrace Nursing Center Psychiatric Rehabilitation Kallie Lee, Brightview Care Center Corinna Marschke-Bilyeu, Grasmere Place Physical Therapy Kathy Schiesher, Alden Poplar Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Residents Dennis Bade, Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Howard Colclasure, Centralia Manor Kathy Copeland, Manor Court of Peru Paula Edwards, Alden of Waterford Sufrona Harris, Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor Roberta Kraus, Countryside Care Centre Billy Ledbetter, Belleville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Layton Nunemaker, Parkway Center Phyllis Phen, Neighbors Rehabilitation Center Social Services Lisa Farrell, Plum Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Martha Handley, St. Vincent s Home, Inc. Ade Kukoyi, Heather Health Care Center Tammy Miller, Villa Health Care East Ann O Donnell, Lakeview Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Martha Searcy, Auburn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Speech/Language Pathologists Corinne C. Lee, Niles Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Transportation Norma Brewer, Litchfield Care Center Kevin Hanson, Illinois Knights Templar Home Volunteers Joyce Feldhake, Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bruno Giangori, Highland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Mindy McBride, Hallmark House Nursing Center Ora Smith, Belhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The Illinois Health Care Association, Illinois Council on Long Term Care and Health Care Council of Illinois are proud to honor these outstanding individuals through the Heroes in Long Term Care program. These individuals are committed to optimizing the health, outlook and well-being of the residents we serve, Terrence Sullivan, executive director of the Illinois Council on Long Term Care, said. For that, we re deeply grateful and hopeful their communities will celebrate their dedication.