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Employee Spotlight: Winne Funke, CNA

When Winne Funke moved to Worcester, Massachusetts from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania nearly 15 years ago, her desire to help others led her on a path to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

The t...

CEO of A.G. Rhodes Featured on Podcast Highlighting His Groundbreaking Book

When Deke Cateau and his team at A.G. Rhodes were faced with the COVID pandemic, the CEO turned to them and said, “Doom and gloom has no place in nursing home care.” So the native of Trinidad and ...

Overcoming the Great Resignation in Long-Term Care

By: Deke Cateau, CEO
A.G. Rhodes

Employees from industries spanning all types and sizes are leaving their jobs in unprecedented numbers—a nationwide phenomenon popularly coined as “the Great R...

Employee Spotlight: Sylvia Marshall, Laundry Aide and Community Volunteer

When you encounter Sylvia Marshall, she’s usually in the middle of doing something to help or serve someone in some meaningful way.

“We’re here to serve,” Sylvia said. “That’s the way I...

Nonprofit partnership inspires ripple effect

An important component of life in a nursing home is volunteer support and partnership opportunities that keep elders connected with the community. The impact of these opportunities extends far beyond ...

Employee Spotlight: Dotlin Powell, CNA

After spending several years caring for her mother who had dementia, Dotlin Powell found her calling as a caregiver for older adults.

Dotlin immigrated from Jamaica to the United States after her m...

Leadership Training Program Celebrates First Graduating Class

A.G. Rhodes launched its inaugural Leadership Training Program in 2021, and we celebrated our first class of graduates at a ceremony earlier this month.

The purpose of the Leadership Training Progr...

Employee Spotlight: Nancy Kamau, RN

This month’s employee spotlight features a testimonial from Nancy Kamau, an RN at A.G. Rhodes Cobb and one of A.G. Rhodes’ first class of Leadership Training Program graduates.

I am a proud i...

Black History Month Spotlight: Alexis Scott, Member of the Board of Advisors

At A.G. Rhodes, we celebrate the diverse histories, cultures and widespread contributions of our team members, including our board members who advocate for our mission. In honor of Black History Month...

HeART for Seniors

When COVID-19 hit in March 2020, Katherine Andrews—an eighth grader at the time—wanted to do something to lift the spirits of those most impacted, including residents living in seni...