As an annual tradition, American Senior Communities recognizes one exemplary employee from each of now 101 communities throughout the state of Indiana as a Quest for Excellence award winner. Now in its 24th year, the Quest for Excellence Award program honored team members during a banquet and awards ceremony held on Thursday, November 14th at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.
Employee recognition and reward has long been part of the ASC commitment to nurture and encourage career growth and recognition for achievement among employees. With nearly 11,000 team members statewide, winning the Quest for Excellence award is the highest honor an ASC employee can receive.
Honorees are selected through nominations by coworkers, residents, and families. The award distinguishes employees who embrace the CARE principles; an aptly named acronym that stands for Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. Honorees are those who consistently make contributions through genuine compassion, strong teamwork, notable accountability, an understanding of the importance of building relationships, and an overarching drive to achieve excellence in their work.
American Senior Communities CEO, Steve Van Camp addressed the honorees, saying, “A Quest for Excellence winner is more than a good employee…more than a great employee. It is a special person who is a role model and an inspiration. It is someone who strives every day to do all they can to improve the health and well-being of residents, to be a trustworthy and dependable teammate, to nurture meaningful relationships, and to be a beacon of kindness and compassion, all in addition to displaying exceptional skills in their role. This describes all of you being honored tonight. Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you for all you do.”
To learn more about these Quest winners, view our Quest for Excellence keepsake book.
Congratulations 2024 Quest for Excellence winners!
Allisonville Meadows: Jennifer Hawkins, RN
Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living: Ariel Wiley, LPN/Evening Shift Supervisor
American Village: Carol Shannon, Housekeeping Supervisor
American Village Lincoln Lodge: Lakesha Smith, Culinary Manager
Arbor Grove Village: Linda McQueen, LPN/Evening Supervisor
Aster Place: Concetta Mirelez, Senior Lifestyle Specialist
Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre: Tonya Toy, Cook / Sous Chef
Avalon Village: Heather Poe, Nurse Scheduling Coordinator
Beech Grove Meadows: Melissa Young, Maintenance Assistant
Ben Hur Health & Rehabilitation: Misty McCarty, RN
Bethany Village: Karleigh Baker, Social Services Director
Bethlehem Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation: Heather Johnson, RN/Preceptor
Betz Nursing Home: Mark P. McGhee, LPN/Unit Manager
Brownsburg Meadows: David Ojelekan, RN Charge Nurse
Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Christina Smith, Physical Therapy Assistant
Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation: Katie Hecklinski, Speech Therapist
Clark Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center: MaryAnn Lee, Scheduler
Clinton Gardens: Erica Sutton, Therapy & Wellness Tech
Columbia Healthcare Center: Tashena Reeves, Therapy & Wellness Assistant
Community Nursing & Rehabilitation: Regina Kelly, CNA
Countryside Meadows: Kalvin Daniels, Head Chef
Coventry Meadows: Ky Davenport, CNA/Preceptor
Coventry Meadows Assisted Living: Gavin Hill, Cook
Creekside Village: Gregory Thoman, Culinary Cook Preceptor
Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center: Shauna Beck, CNA/Preceptor
Danville Regional Rehabilitation: Rebecca Spears, QMA
Eagle Valley Meadows: Alexander Willis, CNA/Preceptor
East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Brianna Wagner, Social Services Director
Eastgate Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation: Lyric Burns, Director of Housekeeping
Edgewater Woods: Regina Marcum, CNA
Elkhart Meadows: Janet Albaugh, LPN
Fairway Village: Jennifer Osifo, RN
Forest Creek Village: LaToia Strickland, Payroll Benefits, Coordinator
Franklin Meadows: Yalayna Clark, QMA
Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center: Jesus Vazquez-Calderon, CNA
Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center: Nathan Lee, QMA
Greenwood Meadows: Graham Stickels, CNA Preceptor / QMA
Harcourt Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation: Rebecca Holst, Culinary Manager
Harrison Terrace: Rebecca Holst, Culinary Manager
Heritage House Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center: Ashley Marcum, Housekeeping Aide
Heritage Park: Jamarius James, CNA
Heritage Park Assisted Living: Hannah Marbach, Culinary Server
Hickory Creek at Columbus: Tyrone Sneed, CNA
Hickory Creek at Crawfordsville: Lonna Fry, QMA
Hickory Creek at Franklin: Teresa McCray, CNA
Hickory Creek at Greensburg: Heavenleigh Howard, CNA/Nursing Student
Hickory Creek at Huntington: Brooke Mock, Asst. Director of Nursing
Hickory Creek at Madison: Christine May, LPN
Hickory Creek at New Castle: Tammy Oliver, Housekeeping Aide
Hickory Creek at Peru: Valerie Bonitatibus, LPN
Hickory Creek at Rochester: Sabrena Judson, Asst. Director of Nursing
Hickory Creek at Scottsburg: Mary Hurt, CNA
Hickory Creek at Sunset: Hannah Beaman, Night Shift Nurse / LPN
Hickory Creek at Winamac: Amy Tripenfeldas, Housekeeping Aide
Hillcrest Village: Morgan Keach, Central Supply / CNA
Lake Pointe Village: Ginger Chism, LPN
Lowell Healthcare: Gary Condor, Housekeeping
Markle Health & Rehabilitation: Amanda Peiser, Asst. Director of Nursing
Meadow Lakes: Bill Nobbe, Maintenance Assistant
Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation: Damian Jones, Clinical Education Nurse
Monticello Healthcare: Jane Carter, Therapy & Wellness Asst./CNA
Mount Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation: Bridget Black, QMA/Central Supply/Scheduler
North Capitol Nursing and Rehabilitation: Ladonna Wallace-Towns, Receptionist
North Park Nursing Center: Heaven Simpson, Housekeeping Aide
North Woods Village: MaKayla Hubbard, RN / Unit Manager
Park Terrace Village: Angel Eubanks, Clinical Education Nurse
Prairie Village Nursing & Rehabilitation: Lisa Morning, LPN / Charge Nurse / Central Supply / Scheduler
Riverside Village: Hannah Straw, Payroll Benefits Coordinator
Riverview Village: Stevie Mucker, Bus Driver / CNA
Riverwalk Village: Niki Santos, CNA
Rosebud Village: Schyler Evans, RN / Unit Manager
Rosegate: Brooke Dodson, RN
Rosegate Commons: Stephanie Weedling, LPN
Rosewalk: Joan Smith, Therapy & Wellness Assistant
Rosewalk Assisted Living (Lutherwoods): Tyler Gibson, LPN/Preceptor
Rosewalk Village of Lafayette: Aymen Taha, CNA
Salem Crossing: Justine Flynn, Receptionist
Seymour Crossing: Nicole Hart, CNA
Spring Mill Meadows: Ramona Turnley, Charge Nurse/LPN
Springhill Village: Sheryl Robinson, Clinical Education Coordinator / LPN
Springs Valley Meadows: Jae Green, CNA Preceptor
Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Centre: Charity Cole, Social Services Director / CNA
Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation: Brandon Bernhardt, Physical Therapy Assistant
Swiss Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation: Jennifer Hankins, Cook / Sous Chef
The Commons at Honey Creek: Kylie Stone, Thrive Assistant
The Commons on Meridian: Carmela Thomas, QMA/Scheduler
Todd Dickey Nursing & Rehabilitation: Jennifer Eckert, LPN
Trailpoint Village: Anne Nguyo, RN / Preceptor
University Nursing Center: Mindi Ring, Payroll Benefits Coordinator
Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation: Jennifer Wotherspoon, East Unit Nurse Manager / LPN
Washington Healthcare Center: Troy Baker, Bus Driver
Waters Edge Village: Tyler Close, CNA / Preceptor
West Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation: Aracelli (Shelly) Viramontes, CNA
Westview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Ashlee Tincher, Asst. Director of Nursing / RN
Williamsport Nursing & Rehabilitation: Stacey Deel, Laundry & Housekeeping
Willowdale Village: Lee Ann Roll, RN
Zionsville Meadows: Aretha Johnson, CNA / Server
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
