Denise’s career began as an activities director, but soon advanced as a social worker, admissions director, and then as an administrator. She has a BS in Gerontology and is close to completing her Master’s in Hospice.

She has personal experience with being a long distance caregiver to her father, and home-based hospice care with her mother. Denise realized she was ready for a change after working in independent senior housing, assisted living communities, and nursing homes.

After working in the continuum of care communities, Denise discovered a real need for a new blend of care, between assisted living and a nursing home.

She notes, “Residents are too often asked to move-out of assisted living into a nursing home. At Aleardi’s you can age in place.”

Denise values family, friendships, honesty and trustworthiness, compassion, and the dignity of a person. Denise’s expansion plans include a hospice home/ loss aftercare program.