As an annual tradition, American Senior Communities (ASC) honored one outstanding team member from each of its 105 Indiana communities with the prestigious Quest for Excellence Award.Now celebrating its 26th year, the tradition continued on November 12th as honorees, their guests, and ASC leaders came together at the Marriott in downtown Indianapolis for an evening of celebration, recognition, and gratitude.Recognizing and uplifting employees has always been at the heart of ASCs mission.
The company is heavily focused on supporting professional growth, encouraging strong performance, and celebrating those who exceed expectations.With nearly 11,000 team members statewide, the Quest for Excellence Award is ASCs highest individual honor for a select few each year.Coworkers, residents and residents families nominate team members that have made an impression on them.
The ASC CARE values, an acronym for Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence, is at the core of each team members mission.These honorees bring kindness to life, demonstrate unwavering responsibility, nurture meaningful connections, and continually strive to deliver extraordinary care and service.Steve Van Camp, CEO of American Senior Communities, says, The team members we recognize during our Quest for Excellence banquet and awards ceremony are standouts in their individual community teams.
These individuals dont just meet standards; they exceed them in everything they do.They are highly dependable and care deeply for their residents and fellow team members, always keeping respect and dignity at the forefront.We are grateful to each of our honorees for demonstrating what excellence means and for putting it into action, every day.
To learn more about these exemplary individuals, view the 2026 Quest for Excellence Book.Congratulations 2026 Quest for Excellence winners! Allisonville Meadows: Lovely Maglorie, CNA Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living: Amaya Keesling, LPN American Village: Sally Crandall, CNA American Village (Senior Living): Kimberly Rutland, LPN Arbor Grove Village: Debbie Jo Wilson, Cook Aster Place: Heather Hensley, LPN Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre: Barbara Jennings, Laundry Aide Avalon Village: Tessa Hayes, CNA Beech Grove Meadows: Flor Bermudez-Lizano, Culinary Aide Ben Hur Health & Rehabilitation: Janet Mason, LPN Bethany Village: Tina Bechtel, Business Office Manager Bethany Village Assisted Living: DuShawn Tunstall, Senior Lifestyle Specialist Bethlehem Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation: Christy Shively, RN Betz Nursing Home: Chasity Jones, Activities Assistant / CNA Brownsburg Meadows: Michelle Baker, LPN Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living: Victoria Agbeja, QMA Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Lolyn Arzaga, RN Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Lynne McKnight, Assistant Director of Nursing Clark Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center: Drea Hollister, CNA Clinton Gardens: Chris Mathas, Housekeeping Aide Columbia Healthcare Center: Julie House, Social Service Assistant Community Nursing & Rehabilitation: Susie Ashaolu, Housekeeping Aide Countryside Meadows: Tristia Jones, QMA / Scheduling Coordinator Coventry Meadows: Lisa McCleskey, Care Champion RN Coventry Meadows Assisted Living: Jaliyah McCoy, CNA Creekside Village: Katrina Thurston, Activity Aide Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center: Lolita Robertson, CNA Danville Regional Rehabilitation: Amanda Hill, LPN Eagle Valley Meadows: Patricia Campbell, Eagle Valley Meadows East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Daniel Clark, LPN Eastgate Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation: Brooke Knepp, RN Edgewater Woods: Michelle Albers, QMA Elkhart Meadows: Jacqueline Nolen, CNA Fairway Village: Payton Lovitt, Maintenance Supervisor Forest Creek Village: Marjeana Kiphart, Cook Franklin Meadows: Adetunju TJ Idowu, Scheduler / QMA / Central Supply Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center: Cammy Pender, CNA Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center: Connie Ward, LPN Greenwood Meadows: Dolly Gill, RN Nursing Legacy Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation Center: Linda Bennett, CNA Harcourt Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation: Coya Stacker, Housekeeping / Laundry Aide Harrison Terrace: Aniya McGraw, Memory Care Activities Asst./ CNA Heritage House Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center: Caitlin Rose, RN Heritage Park: Lori McFavors, Asst.
Director of Nursing Heritage Park Assisted Living: Patty Cox, Thrive Coordinator Hickory Creek at Columbus: Kasey Turner, Social Enrichment Director Hickory Creek at Connersville: Judy Gough, Social Service Director Hickory Creek at Crawfordsville: Charlene Rogers, Social Service Director / Director of Admissions Hickory Creek at Franklin: Faith Totten, CNA Hickory Creek at Greensburg: Kassidy Haley, Activity Assistant Hickory Creek at Huntington: Dean Gephart, RN Hickory Creek at Madison: Skyla Taylor, CNA Hickory Creek at New Castle: Cynthia Carver, Culinary Manager Hickory Creek at Peru: Melody Lytle, LPN / Area MDS Coordinator Hickory Creek at Rochester: Dallas Hollway, CNA Hickory Creek at Scottsburg: Cristie Marshall, Laundry Aide Hickory Creek at Sunset: Renee Frazier, CNA Hickory Creek at Winamac: Destini Garrison, Housekeeping Aide Hillcrest Village: Christopher Glines, Culinary Manager Lake Pointe Village: Jake Smith, Bus Driver, CNA Lowell Healthcare: April Kellermeier, Laundry Aide Maple Park Village: Jackie Taylor, CNA Markle Health & Rehabilitation: Lisa Mack, Memory Care RN Meadow Lakes: Emily Harrison, Asst.Therapy Director Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation: Chad Cozart, Therapy Aide Monticello Healthcare: Tarah Massey, RN Mount Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation: Kyla Wade, MDS Coordinator / RAI Nurse North Capitol Nursing and Rehabilitation: Jacci Forrest, Asst.Director of Nursing North Park Nursing Center: Andrea German, Cook / Sous Chef North Woods Village: Mariah Morris, CNA Park Terrace Village: Aimee Onyett, Asst.
Director of Nursing Prairie Village Nursing & Rehabilitation: Bailey Marsh, Social Enrichment Director Riverside Village: William Worlds, Cook Riverview Village: Patricia Spears, Therapy & Wellness Aide Riverwalk Village: Delores Pathman, QMA Rosebud Village: Marsha Remington, Culinary Aide Rosegate Village: Ashley Rork, CNA Rosegate Commons Assisted Living & Independent Living Garden Homes: Hortentrie Tee Smith, Lead Cook Rosewalk Village: Tamirra Sargent, Payroll Coordinator Rosewalk at Lutherwoods: Tayana Hinton, QMA Rosewalk Village of Lafayette: Chanetta Dillard, CNA Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center: Durell Underwood, Cook / Culinary Aide Salem Crossing: Regina Wright, LPN Seymour Crossing: Jo Beth Kelly, LPN Spring Mill Meadows: Carmen Perez, Housekeeping Aide Springhill Village: Mike Cochran, Bus Driver Springs Valley Meadows: Whitney Choate, CNA Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Centre: Crystal Weber, QMA / Memory Care Support Specialist Summit City Nursing & Rehabilitation: Brianna Page, Business Office Manager Swiss Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation: Miranda Mangold, Social Services Director The Commons at Honey Creek: Brinley Stone, Lead Cook The Commons on Meridian Assisted Living & Memory Care Apartments: Yolanda Smith, Lead Cook The Pines of DeKalb: Stephanie Palumbo, QMA / Nurse Schedule Coordinator The Timbers of Jasper: Kimberly Willett, Social Enrichment Director Todd Dickey Nursing & Rehabilitation: Jenney Pedraza, RN / Floor Nurse Trailpoint Village: Kevonna Lacy, QMA University Nursing Center: Jennifer Wright, CNA Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation: Sara Clemons, RN / Charge Nurse Washington Healthcare Center: Bethany Mullinix, Business Office Manager Waters Edge Village: Katherine Fulton, QMA West Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation: Nik Manns, CAN Care Champion Westview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Kathy Campen, Memory Care Act.Asst./ CNA Williamsport Nursing & Rehabilitation: Elaine Carr, Bus Driver Willowdale Village: Elizabeth Roberts, CNA Zionsville Meadows: Heather White, Asst.
Director of Nursing Become Part of a Valued, Celebrated Team ASC provides a variety of services to seniors, including Short-Term Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy, New Energy Wellness, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Long-Term Care, Respite Care, Hospice Care, and living centers across the state, including Garden Homes and Independent Living Apartments.To learn more about a rewarding career with ASC, visit CareersWithASC.com.
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