Our People
Organizational Structure
Our organizational chart is a visible reminder that Rochester Presbyterian Home does not follow the typical, institutional model of care. We have dismissed the hierarchy in favor of a culture of teamwork where every employee has an equally important role in our mission. As pictured below, our chart is a circle with our Elders in the center as a reminder that our focus, our mission, must always center around our Elders.
Our Care Team
Each employee plays a supportive role in our mission aspiring to give the best possible care and enabling a fulfilling way of life for our Elders. We hire staff who are not just skilled, but intuitively compassionate and kind.
Each staff member receives extensive training in delivering our unique approach to care. Employees learn about dementia and how best to care for those living with memory loss. We engage staff members in Eden Alternative retreats to help staff understand our vision for Elder Care and to begin sharing the responsibility for assuring the highest quality of life for our Elders.
Care Partners & Shahbazim
Our care partners or Shahbazim, partner with each Elder to accommodate all of his/her individual care needs while helping each resident to remain as independent as possible.
Family Care Guides
Guided by our Elders and their families, our Family Care Guides (nurse/care managers) develop wellness plans for each Elder. They ensure that staff from all disciplines work together to nurture the resident’s mind, body, and spirit. They also provide medication management, health supervision, advocacy, counseling, and support for Elders and their families.
Enrichment Guides
The way of life within each Eden family reflects the Elder’s personalities and preferences. Our enrichment guides meet with the Elders to direct the activities and outings that are most enjoyed. We encourage Elder’s extended family to become involved in the life of each residence and we engage our 25 member Service Board and volunteers in planning many special events for our Elders. See our Activities monthly and special events calendars for examples.
Chaplain
Our Spiritual Services are offered at all three of our communities. Our Chaplain provides the following services: Worship Service, Bible Studies, Music Ministry and One on One Visits with our elders despite their religious affiliation.
Our Spiritual Services go beyond Worship Service, Bible Studies, Music Ministry and visits!
Our Chaplain is able to provide communion upon request. Meetings with family members are available for spiritual and emotional support, regardless of religious affiliation. Our services include providing end-of-life care and support, organizing or leading a memorial service, funeral, or Celebration of Life service upon request.
Leadership Team
Administrator at Cottage Grove
Kelley Cruise-Sheils
(585) 594-8720 ext. 113
Board of Trustees
- Andrew Kay, President
- Brenden Mance, Vice President
- Jeffrey Tyler, Secretary
- Jeff Steele, Treasurer
- Karen Abbas
- Kristine Angevine
- Judy Celentani
- Yachica Johnson
- Brenden Mance
- Marie McEneaney
- Ronald Norris
- Carolyn Portanova
- Janet Schumacher
- Janet Schumacher
- Robert Simonetti
- Ann Still
- Anne Gallese,
Ex-Officio
Foundation Board of Directors
- Rob Brown, Chairperson
- Edward Sigler, Treasurer
- David Still, Secretary
- Craig Houck, Past Chairperson
- Ron Norris, Ex-Officio
- Jeff Steele, Ex-Officio
- Gary Hugunine, Advisor
- James Memmott, Advisor
- Megan Burke
