Our Leadership Team

 

 

Patti picturePATRICIA ROGER
Director of Nursing Services

Patti Roger, RN, became the Director of Nursing Services at Webster at Rye in November 2001 and has successfully overseen the growth and evolution of the Long-Term Care and Skilled Rehabilitation units ever since. Patti graduated with an associate’s degree in science from Northern Essex Community College as well as completing Advanced Health Assessment Classes at Salem State University. She has dedicated her employment to the nonprofit sector of healthcare and was previously employed with Mary Immaculate Health Care Services. Patti was an integral part of Webster at Rye’s transition from Long-Term Care to becoming a Medicare-certified Skilled Nursing Facility. She continues to be extremely dedicated and passionate about her leadership role in directing Webster at Rye’s Nursing Department and strives to make sure that she and her staff are fully abreast of the ongoing regulatory changes and demands of this industry to ensure that we continue to provide the highest level of care to our residents. Despite the challenges that might present themselves, Patti continues to embrace each day knowing that she has made a difference in the lives of the residents and remains very “hands on” and actively involved in the direct care of residents to ensure they achieve the best outcome possible.

 

 

SHEA GANEM
Director of Assisted Living

Shea Ganem, RN, earned her undergraduate in Nursing at Rivier University. Shea started working at Webster at Rye in 2018 as an Assisted Living Unit Manager.  Webster at Rye quickly became home for Shea, as she continued to show her passion for quality geriatric nursing care, alongside the exceptional Assisted Living and Memory care team.   Shea assumed the Director position in July 2021 and is planning to continue her nursing education to help evolve and distinguish top-notch nursing care and services for Webster at Rye.  Her passion for geriatrics came from the love she had for her Grandparents, and she will continue to share that passion with all Webster at Rye Residents.

 

 

 

 

 

Melissa pictureMELISSA BIRD
Social Services Director

After graduating from Wheaton College, Melissa Bird accepted an entry-level position in the Genetics Department at Massachusetts General Hospital. From there, she moved into the Social Work Department where she discovered that she loved the interplay of medicine and social work. In 1986, she relocated to New Hampshire where she worked for Region 10 as a case manager, but soon found that she missed medical social work. She accepted a position at Seacoast Health Center, now known as Oceanside, where she was the sole social worker for a 120-bed unit. Here, she learned about the daily operations of a long-term care facility and developed skills to work with the elderly and their families. In 1991, she became the Social Services Director at Webster at Rye. During her tenure, she has developed the Hospice program, created and maintained relationships with hospital case managers, learned applicable Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations, and continues to coordinate admissions. Melissa is most proud to say that she is now admitting the “second generation” of residents.

 

 

 

Angel pictureANGEL BLAIS
Business Office Manager

Angel Blais started her career as a part-time office assistant in a long-term care facility in 2005.  Recognizing her abilities and talents, she was quickly promoted to the position of Office Manager within her first year of employment. She has an extensive knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurances, and assisting families with their financial needs, including Medicaid applications. This is one of Angel’s greatest strengths and is why she was selected to become Webster at Rye’s Business Office Manager in 2014. Angel is happy to call Webster at Rye home and continues to thoroughly enjoy working with the residents and their families, helping out wherever and whenever she can.

 

 

 

 

Corinne pictureCORINNE TOWNSEND
Activities Director

Corinne Townsend joined Webster At Rye in November of 2015. Having degrees in both early childhood education and business administration, she brings 15 years of experience in healthcare, 11 of which was as the Director of an Activity Department. Corinne strongly believes in the use of input via various resident-run committees to ensure her activities are tailored to each individual resident. Corinne also values the idea of involving the community at large in certain events, which brings a sense of joy and pride to the residents of Webster At Rye. Corinne is actively involved with the many community and family involved events such as Art in Bloom or the annual holiday craft fair. She plans many events that allow residents to celebrate holidays with their families, which enriches the lives of the residents at Webster at Rye.

 

 

 

Charlie pictureCHARLES MORRILL
Maintenance Supervisor

A Portsmouth, New Hampshire native, certified “jack of all trades,” Charlie Morrill has spent his career operating one piece of equipment or another! With an expansive working knowledge in all aspects of Maintenance (including carpentry, electrical and plumbing to name just a few), Charlie spent 12 years as the Labor Foreman at Maxam Company before working as Vice President of his father’s construction company, Richard I. Morrill & Sons, Inc. Charlie joined Webster at Rye as a Maintenance Technician in 1997 and was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor in 2000. Whether employed with other construction companies or at Webster at Rye itself, Charlie holds the unique distinction of being the only person to be involved in all aspects of the construction and subsequent expansions of the facility. Charlie now resides in Raymond, New Hampshire with his wife. In his free time enjoys skiing, golfing, swimming and spending time with his grandchildren.

 

 

 

STEVEN SIMS
Director of Housekeeping Services

Steven Sims, a native of Portsmouth, NH joined the Webster at Rye team in October 2020 as Director of Housekeeping Services.  Steven has spent the last fifteen years working in the hotel hospitality industry and brings with him an extensive background in Executive Housekeeping Management.  His experience in hospitality brings a warm and welcoming atmosphere to our Residents and staff alike.  During his free time, Steven likes to dedicate time with his family.  He also finds time to enjoy the small things in life such as bird watching, listening to music, producing music, gardening and, most of all, relaxing in a comfortable pair of jeans and a sweatshirt by a bonfire.

 

 

 

SUZANNE NIXON
Marketing Coordinator

Suzanne started her career at Webster at Rye in 2014 in the Activity Department after finishing a career in teaching.  Her teaching background combined with many years volunteering at the Ogunquit Playhouse have been an asset in her career and in working with the Residents of Webster at Rye.  After helping to build the successful activity program in our Assisted Living & Memory Care Communities overt the last 7 years, Suzanne transitioned to her new position of Marketing Coordinator in July 2021.   Suzanne has many interests and particularly enjoys anything out of doors and travelling.  She lives in Maine with her family.