Staff

Meet the Adminstrative Staff

Richard Curphey, Administrator

Richard has been with West Ridge since May 2002. He is a graduate of Wartburg College and holds degrees in Management of Leisure Services and Healthcare Administration with a minor in Business. He had 17 years of long-term care experience prior to joining West Ridge.

Donna Staton, RN, Director of Nursing

Donna has over 30 years of managerial experience in long-term care. She is a graduate of St. Luke's School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids and has an Associate of Arts degree in Health Care Administration from DMACC. She supervises the entire nursing department and promotes quality care for the residents.

Diane Reilly, LPN, CCDI Care Coordinator

Diane has been with West Ridge since it opened in February 1992. She is a graduate of St. Luke's School of Practical Nursing. Diane had 6 years of experience in long-term care prior to joining West Ridge. She assists Donna in supervising the Nursing staff in addition to supervising the daily life on our Courtyard Dementia Unit. Diane orders nursing supplies and durable medical equipment for our Elders and the facilty.

Katie Ross, RN, COTA, MDS Coordintor

Katie joined the West Ridge team in November 2005. She has worked on long-term care for 13 years. Katie has a passion for caring for the Elders in her community. She has Associate of Applied Science degrees in nursing and occupational therapy.

Bridget Sipes, LBSW, Social Worker

Bridget joined the West Ridge family in May 2005. She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in social work and a Certificate of Gerontology. Bridget works closely with our families and Elders on the admission process and ensuring a smooth transition to long term care. She had 5 years of long-term care experience prior to joining West Ridge.

Chuck Bailey, Environmental Services Supervisor

Chuck has been with West Ridge since February 1992. He had 20 years of experience in a hospital setting prior to joining West Ridge. Chuck supervises staff in the laundry, housekeeping and maintenance departments as well as being the Safety Officer for West Ridge.

Becky Pickart, Dietary Supervisor

Becky has been with West Ridge since August 1993. She began her employement as a dietary aide and cook before becoming the department supervisor in August 1997. She supervises all of the cooks and dietary aides and works with the Dietician to ensure quality meals and snacks for our Elders.

Charlene Vasey-Larson, RD, LD, Dietician

Charlene has been with West Ridge since March 2004. She is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Food and Nutrition-Dietetics. She has 16 years experience working in long term care as a Consultant Dietician. She works closely with Becky to develop varied menus to please the palates of our Elders.

Julia Winterboer, Director of Recreation and Community Services

Julia has been with West Ridge since December 1999. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and has a degree in Recreational Therapy. She had 5 years of long-term care experience prior to joining West Ridge. Julia is responsible for designing the recreational programs offered by West Ridge as well as promoting the Eden Alternative. She supervises an assistant.

West Ridge Care Center

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