A LETTER FROM RITA
Hello Fall!
As the vibrant colors of fall paint our surroundings, it’s a time of reflection, gratitude, and preparation for the cozy months ahead. The crisp autumn air invites us to come together, celebrate our shared achievements, and look forward to the season’s new opportunities.
I want to take this moment to acknowledge the exceptional dedication and hard work of our team members. Your compassion and resilience are the true essence of our communities, ensuring that our residents feel supported and cared for every single day. It has been wonderful to see everyone embracing seasonal activities, creating moments of joy and connection that mean so much to our residents.
This fall, we remain committed to providing the highest quality care and service, as we continue to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of those we serve. I am excited about the new initiatives and programs that are on the horizon, and I am confident that together, we will keep making a meaningful impact.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment and the passion you bring to your roles. I am proud to work alongside each of you, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the coming months.
Wishing you a wonderful and fulfilling fall season!
Yours Truly,
Rita Stevens Vice President Vantage Point Retirement Living
A Letter From Rita
The VPRL Family Grows: Introducing Fieldstone at Chester Springs
Milestone Anniversaries
Five Year Spotlight: Suzette Chambers
Your On Point Team Members
Vantage Views: Summer Snapshots
HR Corner: Open Enrollment Season We Want to Hear From You!
FIELDSTONE AT CHESTER SPRINGS
at Chester Springs
After months and months of preparation, stacks of paperwork, state inspections, hundreds of pictures hung, and finishing touches placed, Fieldstone at Chester Springs has officially opened its doors.
This brand-new addition to the Vantage Point family features personal care & memory care, as well as a new level of care called ‘platinum personal care,’ which blends independent living and personal care services and allows our residents to age in place more than ever before.
Residents were eager to move in and call Fieldstone home, with thirty residents moving in within the first month after getting the green light from the state to open.
“Opening Fieldstone at Chester Springs is incredibly exciting for our team and the families we serve. We are thrilled to provide a place where residents can live their best
lives, surrounded by caring staff and supportive peers.”” said ED Karen Garland.
A very special ‘Thank You!’ is due to the entire Fieldstone team, whose hard work and dedication made this launch possible. The facilities team ensured that every detail of the building was resident-ready and the culinary team has been hard at work crafting a delicious menu that caters to our residents’ diverse tastes. The nursing, resident support, and activities teams have worked tirelessly to create a lively and compassionate environment to welcome residents home to. HR & the entire front officeteam has been hard at work recruiting top-notch staff to serve our residents.
“Our residents and families were eager to get in the doors, and we couldn’t have moved them all in without the help of Kate Sammler & Matt Pavlick supporting us from the corporate team, jumping in anywhere there was a need while we continue to build our team here,” continued Garland.
Please join us in congratulating and thanking the Fieldstone for their commitment and teamwork!
DO YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO?
REFER A FRIEND!
Did you know there’s an Employee Referral Program at our communities?
You – our incredible team – are truly at the center of the work we do to support our residents, and we love adding more compassionate, hardworking, and amazing people to our team.
Refer a friend to work at any of the VP Advantage communities, in any job role, and you can get a $200 bonus once they’ve worked with us for 90 days!
Just have your friend mention your name on their application so we know you sent them.
Talk with your HR team to learn more or with any questions about this program.
Fieldstone
Fox & Hound dining room at Fieldstone
The main lobby at Fieldstone
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
ONE YEAR THREE YEARS
JULY
Deborah Croce-Greenberg Concierge
Charles Faverey Concierge
Kayla Henderson Activities Director
Michaelene Hester Director of Recreation & Events
Jill Jefferson Concierge
Reshell Truitt Director of Recreation & Events
Amanda Willis Housekeeping Supervisor
Cole Yost Kitchen Utility
AUGUST
Mle Amoah-Mensah Server
Angela Apondi Server
Abrianna Charriez Resident Assistant
Jayne Chess Receptionist
Robin Ciamaricone Receptionist
Caleb Fountain Concierge
Emma Funk Server
Nathan Idonije Kitchen Utility
Kaden Knapp Server
Taylor Luck Med Tech
Geraldine Nester Server
Renee Omwenga Server
Isaiah Stokes Kitchen Utility
Paris Warfield Server
SEPTEMBER
Shayla Amey Resident Assistant
Theresa Boston Sous Chef
Kaylyn Clews Server
Dakota Corniel Bartender
Colleen Draper Server
Deborah Fehring Dining Room Manager
Jackson Filicicchia Kitchen Utility
Caden Gresh Concierge
Arias Hinmon Nursing Supervisor, LPN
Mary Hunt Cook
Jocelynn Johnson Server
Laura Knutsen Receptionist
Vicki Kriczky Community Relations Director
Emma Minzer Server
Amanda Parker Resident Assistant
Adam Reese Activities Assistant
Cara Schmidt Server
Bryan Seagrave Facilities Supervisor
Tanesia Short CNA
Jasmine Smith Server
Sheila Toohey Receptionist
JULY
Nicole Lebon Med Tech
AUGUST
Linda Adshead Concierge
Deja Anderson-Parker Receptionist
Stella Crennan Receptionist
Diana Dede Med Tech
Donna Feaster Cook
Eveline Folks Med Tech
Shyheim Gatewood Concierge
Claudia Kelliehan Concierge
Gale Kenny Receptionist
Jailyn Nichols Server
Samuel Ouko Nursing Supervisor
Jeanine Owusu-Beaman Concierge
Matthew Paglione Cook
Saffie Sidibay Med Tech
Vivienne Slew Med Tech
Philomina Tekpetey Resident Assistant
SEPTEMBER
Amanda Hall Server
Rugiatu Barrie Med Tech
Kristi Brenner Server
David Brown Director, Culinary Services
Aminata Drame Med Tech
Amelia Huston Server
Ann McKissic Resident Assistant
Margaret Oppong Med Tech
Brittany Stevenson Receptionist
FIVE YEAR SPOTLIGHT
Suzette Chambers, Director of Community Relations celebrated 5 years at The Lodge at Truitt Homestead in September. Suzette says: "Working at Truitt is such a joy on a daily basis! Watching the connection and happiness that residents have when they move-in is hard to top. When I walk past an activity and I see a resident who was once isolated or lonely participating with a big smile on their face makes my heart sing. Working with this incredible staff and cohesive group of directors is like no other workplace I've ever known. When I'm retired and reflecting on my life, I will think of my work with The Lodge at Truitt Homestead as the most fulfilling professional venture I ever had."
Congratulations, Suzette!
Our Team is...
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH LEWES LODGE
JULY
James Whaley Cook
AUGUST
Katrina Kellas Med Tech
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER ARCADIA
Jeanine Leber McDonald Resident Assistant
What’s your favorite thing about Arcadia?
The residents! I love each and every one like they’re my own family!
What ‘fun fact’ about you would surprise people?
I used to figure skate! I would perform shows at our local ice rink.
SEPTEMBER
Lewis Evans Security
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER MEADOWCREST
Eveline Folks Med Tech
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER TRUITT LODGE
Andrea Teodozow Server & Bartender
What ‘fun fact’ about you would surprise people?
I collect Willow Tree Angels and have about 30. I got my first one from a patient while I was working as a nurse.
Our residents say... Andrea always has a smile on her face! She always knows just what we’ll love!
What are you most passionate about outside of work?
My family
What is your hidden talent or something you bring to the Meadowcrest team?
Our residents & team members say Eveline is great at pulling people together.
VANTAGE VIEWS
The facilities & housekeeping team was celebrated at Arcadia for National Housekeepers’ Week in September.
L-R: Bryan Seagrave, Jessica Moser, Jaylen Weaver, Tammy Rumler, Danielle Fernandez, Kristy Moody, Justin Garland, Kimberly Wagner
Fieldstone rolled out the red carpet to welcome their very first resident, XX, home.
And the quarterly Turkey Leg Trophy goes to....Team Meadowcrest for their exceptional skill, service & dedication to the culinary program.
Front Row L-R: Faith Manneh, Maddie Moyer, Renee Omwenga, Stacey Eley, Danielle Lindell-Kelly, Cathy Feliciano, Paris Warfield, Colleen Draper, Breyanah Knapp, Cyrus Meier, Dave Brown, Rihanna Smith
Back Row L-R: Bill DeVore, Daequan McLean, Jeremiah Erb, Michelle Mwaura, Harry Kinyanjui, Kai Evens, Helvy Kiarie
Team Meadowcrest looking snazzy at their recent Casino Night.
L-R: Sly Williams, Quinna Staten, Latania Alston-Hill, Brandon Midash
Lewes Lodge hosted its annual art gala, featuring incredible creations from residents like Carol
Lewes Lodge was honored to host a gala to raise money for the local ESL program, with whom VPRL Vice President Rita Stevens has partnered.
Fieldstone’s administration team worked tirelessly to move in thirty residents since opening on September 9th!
Back Row R-L: Lynn Walsh, Ann-Marie Remes, Megan Gathercole, Florence Labowitz, Tim Kane, Leland Marchionne, Brad Taylor, Loren Galt
Front Row R-L: Emma Quinter, Karen Garland, Georgia Marchionne
Meadowcrest residents Anne Iris danced the night away with our entertainer Meki during the End of Summer Luau.
Check out some ‘snapshots of the summer’ from around our family of communities! From team appreciation events, to resident & marketing events, and more, we’ve all been keeping busy!
Brenda was all smiles while showing off her hula-hooping skills at Truitt Lodge’s team celebration this summer.
Team Truitt Lodge collected supplies for Rehoboth Elementary School.
Barbara Dickenson & Courtney Fitzpatrick with school staff members.
Residents at Meadowcrest may have been a little too eager to get Executive Director Nathan Millman in the dunk tank.
Laura Brown and Domique Hack are a picture of fun at Lewes Lodge’s staff appreciation event.
The 3rd annual Cheeseburger in Paradise party at Truitt Lodge was a huge success, thanks to Anthony, Barbara, Billy, and the entire Truitt team!
The incredible culinary team at Fieldstone takes a minute to say “cheese” during a lunch event before opening.
L-R:Florence Labowitz, Michelle Cauler, Aanya Avinash, Camryn Hernandez, Grace Kroboth, Emily McLaughlin, Jillian McNamara, Tim Kane
Always a hit, Dakota entertains Lewes Lodge residents during the Fall Follies Drag Show.
IL residents from Arcadia headed to Rehoboth Beach for some R&R.
Arcadia’s Compass neighborhood decks the halls ...for fall!
HR CORNER
Open Enrollment Season is here!
Don’t forget to make your benefit selections for the 2025 plan year, including adding & changing coverage, by logging into your Employee Navigator portal ( www. employeenavigator.com )beginning November 18th, 2024
U nless you have an IRS qualifiying life event (like getting married or having a baby!), these selections are locked in for the entirety of next year, so you’ll want to make sure you’ve chosen your plans!
The week of 11/18 , we’ll be holding Benefit Awareness meetings with our benefits advisor, Ben Wise, and Vantage Point’s HR Director, Georgia Marchionne. Be on the lookout for more information on those meetings at your community.
If you need help accessing or navigating within the benefits portal, check with your HR coordinator — they’re there as a resource for you!
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
Our ears are always open, and we want to hear from you!
The employee feedback form is always available for you to access for just about any reason! Maybe you have a teammate who’s doing an exceptional job and you want to give them a shoutout. Or maybe you have a comment (good or bad!) you’d like to make to your management team!
Unless you choose to include your name in your comments, this form is anonymous — so you can be as transparent as possible.
You can access the form by scanning the QR code below with your phone, or by visiting bit.ly/vprlfeedback on your phone, tablet, or computer. scan here to access the survey!
The Truitt Lodge team flexed their skills with this signature & summery dessert spread!
