ANGIE SZUMLINSKI

LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

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Director of Clinical

Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care, with a wealth of experience in virtually every operational and clinical aspect of the industry. She has experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator, and independent consultant. As a nationally recognized presenter for health care associations on current trends and best practices in the long-term care industry, Ms. Szumlinski is the author of hundreds of best-practice bulletins, in-service modules, and has hosted hundreds of risk management seminars across the country. Respected for success in assisting facilities in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance, Ms. Szumlinski served two terms as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee, NCAL's Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Committee, PALTmed Infection Control Committee and served as a team leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program for 8 years. Ms. Szumlinski is the Nurse Planner for HealthCap Risk Management’s American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) accredited education program.

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AMY LEEP

RN, BSN, NHA

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Ms. Leep is a seasoned professional with nearly 30 years of experience in the long-term care industry, specializing in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. Her extensive background includes key leadership roles such as Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Independent Consultant. With expertise in clinical and operational management, policy and procedure development, and quality assurance, she is committed to elevating standards in long-term care.

In 2021, she founded Comply LLC, an Independent Consulting and Education business dedicated to assisting Assisted and Senior Living operators with regulatory compliance and operational management.

An engaging speaker, she has presented at numerous seminars and podcasts, sharing her insights and knowledge with industry peers. With a passion for improving care delivery and supporting professional growth, Ms. Leep continues to make a significant impact in the field of long-term care

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ANDREA DELAND

J.D.

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Andrea DeLand has nearly 20 years of experience as a regulatory and civil defense attorney and risk manager for healthcare providers nationally. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Health Studies and from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was recognized for her success in the studies of medical malpractice, insurance law, and equities/remedies.

Ms. DeLand is committed to member advocacy and has extensive expertise in civil, criminal, and regulatory defense matters as they relate to Senior Living providers and professionals. Prior to her legal career, Ms. DeLand was dedicated to serving the Senior Living provider community, where has served in various capacities including volunteering with resident activities and events; training all departments on new and/or revised policies and procedures and serving as an assistant administrator. Ms. Deland began her legal career at the Kitch firm as a law clerk, rising to the Associate Principal level and served as Of Counsel for Clark Hill as well as the Director of Corporate Compliance for a multi-facility provider.

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BETH CARROLL

BSN, RN

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With a nursing career spanning more than a decade, Beth has been a registered nurse since 2015 with extensive experience across long-term care, acute care, and palliative and hospice settings. The majority of her professional journey has been rooted in skilled nursing, where she has held progressive leadership roles including Director of Nursing and Regional Nurse Consultant. In these positions, she has provided clinical oversight, operational leadership, regulatory guidance, and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams across multiple facilities. Beth is known for her strong clinical judgment, commitment to quality outcomes, and passion for guiding teams through complex patient care and compliance environments, while maintaining a patient-centered and compassionate approach to care delivery.

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CATHY HAMBLEN

BSN, RN, LNC

Ms. Hamblen was educated at the University of Kentucky and presently is President of Hamblen Healthcare Consulting. She previously was Executive Vice President of Risk Management for Multi-State Health Care Management group overseeing ten Nursing Home/Transitional Care facilities in Kentucky and Ohio. Cathy worked in the Acute Care setting for 23 years with a focus on Orthopedics and Management. She has worked as a Risk Manager for HealthCap since 2017. Cathy currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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CHERYL WILCOX

RN, LNC

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Ms. Wilcox is a Registered Nurse with 40 years of clinical experience in the long-term care profession including clinical and operations management. During her successful career, Ms. Wilcox focused on quality improvement, risk management, and corporate compliance programs. Ms. Wilcox is a Legal Nurse Consultant who performs case reviews and occasionally acts as an expert defense witness. She consults in long-term care and assisted living facilities to assist them in risk management and quality improvement programs, policy and procedure development, and implementation of Electronic Health Records. She became certified as an Infection Preventionist in 2020.

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CORLIS TILLMAN

BSN, RN

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Corlis graduated from Dillard University, in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1984. After several years of working in the acute care setting, she transferred into the long-term care environment starting as a Director of Nurses. 

Over the 30-plus years of her career, she has held positions as Regional Nurse, Corporate Director of Quality Assurance, and Vice President of Wellness.  She has also worked with lawyers conducting medical-legal reviews of medical records to ensure care was provided based on standards of best practice, as well as state and federal regulations. She has also functioned as an expert witness for long-term care/assisted living.

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HELEN CRUNK

RN

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Helen is a registered nurse and senior living executive with more than 28 years of experience in long term care and assisted living. A nationally recognized leader in the profession, she is the only two-time recipient of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Administrator of the Year Award. Helen has served in numerous leadership roles at both the state and national levels, including as Chair of NCAL, a board member of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), and a member of several committees focused on quality, clinical practice, policy, and business management.

Throughout her career, Helen has been a passionate advocate for quality improvement and person-centered care, with particular expertise in dementia care and assisted living best practices. She has testified as an expert witness, presented at national and state conferences across the country, and served as a keynote speaker for organizations focused on aging and Alzheimer's care. A frequent educator and industry thought leader, Helen is also featured on Nebraska Public Television as an expert on dementia care and education.

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JOY SCHULTZ

LNHA, ALMC

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With a strong passion for resident care, dignity of life and focus on exceptional healthcare, Joy Schultz has worked in the long-term care industry since 1983. She has served in many roles over the years, managing for-profit and not-for-profit nursing homes, as well as CCRC’s. Ms. Schultz is currently an Independent Consultant providing risk management services, where she partners with healthcare facilities to reduce their risk including a focus on resident care, education, the day-to-day workforce, and facility operations.

Joy continues to be a licensed nursing home administrator, a certified Assisted Living Manager, and a member of the Iowa Health Care Association, where she served on the Board of Directors and the Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) Board for 6 years. Also serving on the Quality Committee, she spent two years as co-chair and worked on the Quality First subcommittee, participating in a federal initiative for a commitment to putting quality first in all nursing homes. Ms. Schultz has spent several years on the Steering Team of IPDCC (Iowa Person Directed Care Coalition), working with DIA, DEA, ICA, IAHSA, and the state's educational facilities, working to change the environment in healthcare facilities across the state. The commission of the committee was to allow the residents to direct their care and to provide the most home-like environment possible. Joy also served on the Iowa Rural Health Association board of directors, for two years, promoting issues pertinent to Rural Iowa.

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KAYLA HERRON

LNHA, BA

Kayla Herron is an experienced healthcare professional with over 10 years of managing and working alongside interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Her healthcare career began with Admissions and Marketing and progressed to leadership roles managing overall facility operations. Prior to healthcare, she worked in the property and casualty insurance field and has continued to maintain that licensure in addition to her LNHA.

Kayla successfully directed corporate compliance, culture change, and the communications required during the onset of COVID-19. In 2021, she stepped away from the industry but returned soon after, assisting an AFC with navigating the licensure and opening process. She describes healthcare leadership as more than just a job- it’s a lifestyle that requires passion, dedication, and commitment.

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KELSEY HASTINGS

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LNHA, BSN, RN, CDP, CLNC

Kelsey Hastings is a registered nurse and a licensed nursing home administrator. She is a former owner of skilled, assisted living and independent care centers.  Prior to owning post acute care facilities, Kelsey owned a national consulting firm focused on helping organizations improve quality of care, develop and implement programming to address the needs of resident populations and policy and procedure development. In addition, she has a strong regulatory background and has worked with facilities throughout the United States to achieve regulatory compliance through plan of correction development and quality assurance programming. 

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LISA ANETRINI

MSA, BSN, LNHA

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Lisa Anetrini is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience in long-term care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Administration, and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

As Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations, she oversees clinical services, quality outcomes, and regulatory performance across multiple centers. Beginning her career as a Nursing Assistant, she advanced through roles including Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Regional Clinical Director, gaining deep operational expertise.

She is recognized for her strength in clinical operations, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance, and serves on the American Health Care Association Survey and Regulatory Committee.

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LISA O'NEILL

In Loving Memory of

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It is with profound sadness that we honor the memory of Lisa O'Neill, who passed away on September 19, 2026, after a courageous 4½-year battle with cancer. Lisa was a dear daughter and friend to her Chelsea Rhone co-workers, a trusted resource and valued colleague to her extended HealthCap family, and was deeply passionate about helping others and improving the quality of care for our HealthCap members.

Lisa served HealthCap for more than 20 years in a variety of important roles, including as the Program Coordinator who spearheaded efforts to get HealthCap Risk Management programs ANCC-accredited to help meet HealthCap members’ continuing education requirements.  Lisa also served as an Assisted Living Risk Manager for HealthCap, doing the important hands-on risk consulting that has become one of HealthCap’s hallmarks.  Lisa brought dedication, compassion and good humor to all her work and had an unwavering commitment to the members and communities she supported.

Those who had the privilege of working with Lisa knew her as much more than a skilled professional. She was a source of kindness, encouragement, and strength. Even while facing her own health challenges, Lisa continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience, grace, and dedication to serving others.  Lisa's impact extends far beyond her work. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, integrity, and service that will continue to inspire our team and the members she supported. Her presence enriched our organization, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.

We are grateful for the time we shared with Lisa and for the countless ways she touched the lives of colleagues, members, residents, and families. Her memory will remain an enduring part of our organization and our mission.

We honor Lisa's life, celebrate her legacy, and will carry her spirit forward in the work we do each day.

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PATTI SWEET

RN

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With over 20 years of nursing experience, Mrs. Sweet serves as an independent consultant specializing in critical risk assessment. Mrs. Sweet has held various positions during her career in the long-term care arena and she draws upon this diverse work history in her facility appraisals. Over the past several years, Mrs. Sweet has applied a unique and evaluative insight into risk management for skilled and assisted living facilities structured to recommend effective and appropriate risk management strategies. Her expertise takes her all over the country educating healthcare professionals on various topics to reduce risk exposures. She believes in promoting quality of care and improving resident safety while limiting risk exposure through the on-site risk assessment process.

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SANDY CHRISTENSEN

RN, NHA, ALD, ED

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Ms. Christensen has worked in senior living for over 30 years in a variety of capacities and roles.  She has a diverse background in all areas of operations and clinical expertise. She has served in many key leadership roles such as Director of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrator, Executive Director, Assisted Living Director and a Vice President of Operations. She holds a Registered Nurse License, Nursing Home Administrator License and Assisted Living Director Certificate. She obtained an Associates Degree in Nursing in 1993 and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration in 2005 from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She is experienced in clinical management, operations management, administration, policy and procedure development and auditing and monitoring for compliance. She has provided medical-legal reviews for lawyers.  She currently has her own independent consulting business for senior living operators and related providers in the senior living space.  She has multi-state experience in consulting. She has a passion for assisting operators in achieving success in their operations.

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SHERRY MASTROPIETRO

RN, BSN

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Ms. Mastropietro is an RN with more than 30 years of experience. She started her career in acute care and worked in MS, ER, and Pediatrics, then continued into administration resulting in a CNO for an acute care hospital. In 2000, she switched directions and moved into the LTC industry as a DON in a facility that specialized in TBI. She became certified as a CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) and remained a DON in LTC until 2015. She achieved a nursing citation-free survey and has also been successful with IDR’s development and submission. She is well versed in the LTC industry including regulatory requirements and how to achieve them.

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YVETTE DOBRUCK

RN, MSN, ICP, LNHA

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Ms. Dobruck is an RN with more than 30 years of experience in long-term care and has been a licensed nursing home administrator for over 25 years.  During that time, she has held various roles, from Certified Nursing Assistant to Regional Operations Director. In her time in the buildings, she and her team have accomplished several deficiency-free surveys. Ms. Dobruck’s focus has been on quality improvement, compliance, and teamwork. She holds certifications in infection control and quality improvement.

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ANGIE SZUMLINSKI

LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

Director of Clinical

Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care, with a wealth of experience in virtually every operational and clinical aspect of the industry. She has experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator, and independent consultant. As a nationally recognized presenter for health care associations on current trends and best practices in the long-term care industry, Ms. Szumlinski is the author of hundreds of best-practice bulletins, in-service modules, and has hosted hundreds of risk management seminars across the country. Respected for success in assisting facilities in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance, Ms. Szumlinski served two terms as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee, NCAL's Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Committee, PALTmed Infection Control Committee and served as a team leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program for 8 years. Ms. Szumlinski is the Nurse Planner for HealthCap Risk Management’s American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) accredited education program.

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AMY LEEP

RN, BSN, NHA

Ms. Leep is a seasoned professional with nearly 30 years of experience in the long-term care industry, specializing in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. Her extensive background includes key leadership roles such as Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Independent Consultant. With expertise in clinical and operational management, policy and procedure development, and quality assurance, she is committed to elevating standards in long-term care.

In 2021, she founded Comply LLC, an Independent Consulting and Education business dedicated to assisting Assisted and Senior Living operators with regulatory compliance and operational management.

An engaging speaker, she has presented at numerous seminars and podcasts, sharing her insights and knowledge with industry peers. With a passion for improving care delivery and supporting professional growth, Ms. Leep continues to make a significant impact in the field of long-term care

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ANDREA DELAND

J.D.

Andrea DeLand has nearly 20 years of experience as a regulatory and civil defense attorney and risk manager for healthcare providers nationally. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Health Studies and from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was recognized for her success in the studies of medical malpractice, insurance law, and equities/remedies.

Ms. DeLand is committed to member advocacy and has extensive expertise in civil, criminal, and regulatory defense matters as they relate to Senior Living providers and professionals. Prior to her legal career, Ms. DeLand was dedicated to serving the Senior Living provider community, where has served in various capacities including volunteering with resident activities and events; training all departments on new and/or revised policies and procedures and serving as an assistant administrator. Ms. Deland began her legal career at the Kitch firm as a law clerk, rising to the Associate Principal level and served as Of Counsel for Clark Hill as well as the Director of Corporate Compliance for a multi-facility provider.

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BETH CARROLL

BSN, RN

With a nursing career spanning more than a decade, Beth has been a registered nurse since 2015 with extensive experience across long-term care, acute care, and palliative and hospice settings. The majority of her professional journey has been rooted in skilled nursing, where she has held progressive leadership roles including Director of Nursing and Regional Nurse Consultant. In these positions, she has provided clinical oversight, operational leadership, regulatory guidance, and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams across multiple facilities. Beth is known for her strong clinical judgment, commitment to quality outcomes, and passion for guiding teams through complex patient care and compliance environments, while maintaining a patient-centered and compassionate approach to care delivery.

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CATHY HAMBLEN

BSN, RN, LNC

Ms. Hamblen was educated at the University of Kentucky and presently is President of Hamblen Healthcare Consulting. She previously was Executive Vice President of Risk Management for Multi-State Health Care Management group overseeing ten Nursing Home/Transitional Care facilities in Kentucky and Ohio. Cathy worked in the Acute Care setting for 23 years with a focus on Orthopedics and Management. She has worked as a Risk Manager for HealthCap since 2017. Cathy currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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CHERYL WILCOX

RN, LNC

Ms. Wilcox is a Registered Nurse with 30 years of clinical experience in the long-term care profession including clinical and operations management. During her successful career, Ms. Wilcox focused on quality improvement, risk management, and corporate compliance programs. Ms. Wilcox is a Legal Nurse Consultant who performs case reviews and occasionally acts as an expert defense witness. She consults in long-term care and assisted living facilities to assist them in risk management and quality improvement programs, policy and procedure development, and implementation of Electronic Health Records. She became certified as an Infection Preventionist in 2020.

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CORLIS TILLMAN

BSN, RN

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Corlis graduated from Dillard University, in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1984. After several years of working in the acute care setting, she transferred into the long-term care environment starting as a Director of Nurses. 

Over the 30-plus years of her career, she has held positions as Regional Nurse, Corporate Director of Quality Assurance, and Vice President of Wellness.  She has also worked with lawyers conducting medical-legal reviews of medical records to ensure care was provided based on standards of best practice, as well as state and federal regulations. She has also functioned as an expert witness for long-term care/assisted living.

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HELEN CRUNK

RN

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Helen is a registered nurse and senior living executive with more than 28 years of experience in long term care and assisted living. A nationally recognized leader in the profession, she is the only two-time recipient of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Administrator of the Year Award. Helen has served in numerous leadership roles at both the state and national levels, including as Chair of NCAL, a board member of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), and a member of several committees focused on quality, clinical practice, policy, and business management.

Throughout her career, Helen has been a passionate advocate for quality improvement and person-centered care, with particular expertise in dementia care and assisted living best practices. She has testified as an expert witness, presented at national and state conferences across the country, and served as a keynote speaker for organizations focused on aging and Alzheimer's care. A frequent educator and industry thought leader, Helen is also featured on Nebraska Public Television as an expert on dementia care and education.

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JOY SCHULTZ

LNHA, ALMC

With a strong passion for resident care, dignity of life and focus on exceptional healthcare, Joy Schultz has worked in the long-term care industry since 1983. She has served in many roles over the years, managing for-profit and not-for-profit nursing homes, as well as CCRC’s. Ms. Schultz is currently an Independent Consultant providing risk management services, where she partners with healthcare facilities to reduce their risk including a focus on resident care, education, the day-to-day workforce, and facility operations.

Joy continues to be a licensed nursing home administrator, a certified Assisted Living Manager, and a member of the Iowa Health Care Association, where she served on the Board of Directors and the Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) Board for 6 years. Also serving on the Quality Committee, she spent two years as co-chair and worked on the Quality First subcommittee, participating in a federal initiative for a commitment to putting quality first in all nursing homes. Ms. Schultz has spent several years on the Steering Team of IPDCC (Iowa Person Directed Care Coalition), working with DIA, DEA, ICA, IAHSA, and the state's educational facilities, working to change the environment in healthcare facilities across the state. The commission of the committee was to allow the residents to direct their care and to provide the most home-like environment possible. Joy also served on the Iowa Rural Health Association board of directors, for two years, promoting issues pertinent to Rural Iowa.

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KAYLA HERRON

LNHA, BA

Kayla Herron is an experienced healthcare professional with over 10 years managing and working alongside interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Her healthcare career began with Admissions and Marketing and progressed to leadership roles managing overall facility operations. Prior to healthcare, she worked in the property and casualty insurance field and has continued to maintain that licensure in addition to her LNHA.

Kayla successfully directed corporate compliance, culture change, and the communications required during the onset of COVID-19. In the spring of 2021, she voluntarily left the industry to stay home with her two children, however, a return soon followed where she assisted an AFC with navigating the licensure and the opening process. If asked, she will describe healthcare leadership as more than just a job- it’s a lifestyle that requires passion, dedication, and commitment.

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KELSEY HASTINGS

LNHA, BSN, RN, CDP, CLNC

Kelsey Hastings is a registered nurse and a licensed nursing home administrator. She is a former owner of skilled, assisted living and independent care centers.  Prior to owning post acute care facilities, Kelsey owned a national consulting firm focused on helping organizations improve quality of care, develop and implement programming to address the needs of resident populations and policy and procedure development. In addition, she has a strong regulatory background and has worked with facilities throughout the United States to achieve regulatory compliance through plan of correction development and quality assurance programming. 

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LISA ANETRINI

MSA, BSN, LNHA

Lisa Anetrini is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience in long-term care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Administration, and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

As Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations, she oversees clinical services, quality outcomes, and regulatory performance across multiple centers. Beginning her career as a Nursing Assistant, she advanced through roles including Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Regional Clinical Director, gaining deep operational expertise.

She is recognized for her strength in clinical operations, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance, and serves on the American Health Care Association Survey and Regulatory Committee.

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LISA O'NEILL

In Loving Memory of

It is with profound sadness that we honor the memory of Lisa O'Neill, who passed away on September 19, 2026, after a courageous 4½-year battle with cancer. Lisa was a dear daughter and friend to her Chelsea Rhone co-workers, a trusted resource and valued colleague to her extended HealthCap family, and was deeply passionate about helping others and improving the quality of care for our HealthCap members.

Lisa served HealthCap for more than 20 years in a variety of important roles, including as the Program Coordinator who spearheaded efforts to get HealthCap Risk Management programs ANCC-accredited to help meet HealthCap members’ continuing education requirements.  Lisa also served as an Assisted Living Risk Manager for HealthCap, doing the important hands-on risk consulting that has become one of HealthCap’s hallmarks.  Lisa brought dedication, compassion and good humor to all her work and had an unwavering commitment to the members and communities she supported.

Those who had the privilege of working with Lisa knew her as much more than a skilled professional. She was a source of kindness, encouragement, and strength. Even while facing her own health challenges, Lisa continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience, grace, and dedication to serving others.  Lisa's impact extends far beyond her work. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, integrity, and service that will continue to inspire our team and the members she supported. Her presence enriched our organization, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.

We are grateful for the time we shared with Lisa and for the countless ways she touched the lives of colleagues, members, residents, and families. Her memory will remain an enduring part of our organization and our mission.

We honor Lisa's life, celebrate her legacy, and will carry her spirit forward in the work we do each day.

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PATTI SWEET

RN

With over 20 years of nursing experience, Mrs. Sweet serves as an independent consultant specializing in critical risk assessment. Mrs. Sweet has held various positions during her career in the long-term care arena and she draws upon this diverse work history in her facility appraisals. Over the past several years, Mrs. Sweet has applied a unique and evaluative insight into risk management for skilled and assisted living facilities structured to recommend effective and appropriate risk management strategies. Her expertise takes her all over the country educating healthcare professionals on various topics to reduce risk exposures. She believes in promoting quality of care and improving resident safety while limiting risk exposure through the on-site risk assessment process.

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SANDY CHRISTENSEN

RN, NHA, ALD, ED

Ms. Christensen has worked in senior living for over 30 years in a variety of capacities and roles.  She has a diverse background in all areas of operations and clinical expertise. She has been a Director of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrator, Executive Director, and Vice President of Operations. She holds a Registered Nurse License, Nursing Home Administrator License, and Assisted Living Director Certicate. She obtained an Associate's Degree in Nursing in 1993 and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration in 2005 from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She is experienced in clinical management, operations management, administration, policy and procedure development, and auditing and monitoring for compliance.  She most recently started her own independent consulting business for senior living operators and related providers in the senior living space.  She has multi-state experience in consulting.

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SHERRY MASTROPIETRO

RN, BSN

Ms. Mastropietro is an RN with more than 30 years of experience. She started her career in acute care and worked in MS, ER, and Pediatrics, then continued into administration resulting in a CNO for an acute care hospital. In 2000, she switched directions and moved into the LTC industry as a DON in a facility that specialized in TBI. She became certified as a CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) and remained a DON in LTC until 2015. She achieved a nursing citation-free survey and has also been successful with IDR’s development and submission. She is well versed in the LTC industry including regulatory requirements and how to achieve them.

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YVETTE DOBRUCK

RN, MSN, ICP, LNHA

Ms. Dobruck is an RN with more than 30 years of experience in long-term care and has been a licensed nursing home administrator for over 25 years.  During that time, she has held various roles, from Certified Nursing Assistant to Regional Operations Director. In her time in the buildings, she and her team have accomplished several deficiency-free surveys. Ms. Dobruck’s focus has been on quality improvement, compliance, and teamwork. She holds certifications in infection control and quality improvement.

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