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Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment where residents feel at home everyday.
Working with seniors has been my passion every since I was 14
Originally from central PA. I have been a nurse for 26 years and executive director for 2. I have lived in SC for 10 years. Have worked in senior living for 10 years. I have 2 grown children and 3 grand children. Working with seniors has been my passion every since I was 14 when I helped take care of my uncle with dementia
Working at the Gardens is absolutely a labor of love for me!
Originally from Miami, FL, but definitely not a stranger to Sumter, SC. I’m a mother of 2 athletic boys and am a Team Mom! Working at the Gardens is absolutely a labor of love for me! Our residents bring so much joy to the environment and they keep me very busy! We have an amazing Team that works together to ensure our residents are safe, happy and well taken care of! I love this Assisted Living Life!
I most value kindness, growth, and making meaningful connections.
Angie Gardner, Life Enrichment Coach, has over 15 years of experience in working in senior care. I most value kindness, growth, and making meaningful connections. I enjoy learning new things, embracing new experiences, and finding joy in life’s everyday moments. Whether I’m spending time with family and friends, pursuing my goals, or exploring new interests, I strive to live with authenticity. positivity, and purpose. My sincere passion and mission as a Life Enrichment Coach is to make sure I do my best to create meaningful friendships, joyful experiences, and spiritual connections, and all who desire to participate will know they have a seat at the table.
Hello my name is Penelope Verner I have been a nurse for 15 years
Hello my name is Penelope Verner I have been a nurse for 15 years. I have 3 children and 1 grandson. I enjoy my job because it is rewarding to help people.
I enjoy working with seniors and making sure they needs are met
I’ve been a med tech for 24 years and Memory Care Manager for 3 years. I have two children and two grandchildren. I enjoy working with seniors and making sure they needs are met
For The Past Twenty Years And Loving Every Moment, My Residents Are The Best
I’m Barbara The Dietary Manager Here At The Gardens At Sumter For The Past Twenty Years And Loving Every Moment, My Residents Are The Best , I Have Two Children And Three Grandchildren.
I know the community well and have strong roots here.
I am resident of Sumter and have lived here all of my life, only spent a few years away while in college. Having been a business owner and worked in healthcare management locally here in Sumter, I know the community well and have strong roots here. Losing my father a year ago to dementia is deeply personal to me. I turned my grief into purpose as I support residents and their families through similar journeys. I am married and have two grown children, Rhett and Hannah. In my spare time I enjoy traveling with my husband and going to concerts with my friends.
Our maintenance and housekeeping staff work every day to make sure residents have what they need
I am dedicated to Our residents. I work and manage with care and compassion. Our maintenance and housekeeping staff work every day to make sure residents have what they need and that everything works.
