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 ASC’s 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 ASC’s 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 don’t 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
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