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Kayla Todd

Role and Responsibilities As a clinical liaison, Kayla Todd helps ensure a smooth transition into the community for residents in the Mind & Memory Care, Assisted Living neighborhoods and those requiring Skilled Nursing care. She works closely with prospective residents, their loved ones, hospitals and external partners to assess each resident’s needs and ensure they […]

Faria Mahmood, MD

Roles and Responsibilities Dr. Faria Mahmood serves as the medical director for Ridge Crest, Meadow Ridge’s Sub-Acute Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing neighborhood. She also offers primary care services to residents in the Independent Living, Assisted Living and Mind & Memory Care neighborhoods. Supported by an advanced practice registered nurse and a medical technician, Dr. Mahmood […]

Lorenn Lent

Role and Responsibilities In her role as resident care director at Meadow Ridge, Lorenn Lent collaborates closely with the nursing department and interdisciplinary team to deliver the highest quality of personalized care to each resident. Industry Expertise With a background spanning from her early years as a home health aide to her current position as […]

Grace Ahern

Role and Responsibilities As the registered dietitian at Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge, Grace Ahern acts as the liaison between the nutrition and nursing departments. Her duties include documenting all clinical nutrition information and monitoring the nutritional status of residents. Passion for Senior Care Grace shares that she is passionate about improving nutrition for residents. […]

Sheila Deslaurier

Role and Responsibilities Sheila Deslaurier serves as the therapeutic recreation director at Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge, where she orchestrates and guides recreation services with the goal of enhancing residents’ quality of life. In her role, she not only oversees and trains team members but also infuses each activity with warmth and encouragement, fostering a […]

Daneen Capozziello

Role and Responsibilities In her role as Ridge Crest’s admissions nurse, Daneen Capozziello focuses on bringing in new patients and establishing relationships with hospital case managers. Daneen ensures that residents and their families feel cared for and satisfied during their stay at Ridge Crest, fostering a sense of comfort and support throughout their journey. The […]

Adelino Barata

Role and Responsibilities Adelino Barata fulfills a dual role as mind & memory care director and infection preventionist at Meadow Ridge. In this capacity, he ensures the cleanliness and functionality of the community’s common areas and apartment homes, adhering to Connecticut and Benchmark guidelines. Additionally, he proactively monitors trends and implements measures to prevent infection […]

Annefeia Rosario

Role and Responsibilities Annefeia Rosario serves as the director of nursing at Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge, overseeing the delivery of high-quality care to residents. Her role involves leading a team of healthcare professionals, ensuring that residents receive personalized and compassionate support tailored to their individual needs. “I love what I do. Being able to […]

Paul Brown, MBA, LNHA

Role and Responsibilities Paul Brown serves as the Administrator of Ridge Crest and Associate Executive Director. He manages Ridge Crest’s Skilled Nursing neighborhood and oversees healthcare services across Meadow Ridge, including Assisted Living, Mind & Memory Care, social work and Emergency Medical Technicians. With extensive experience in senior healthcare, Paul is dedicated to delivering high-quality […]