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Greg Batchelder has 21 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He is a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer and a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

After graduating from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Organization Leadership, Greg began his career in healthcare as an Occupational Therapist. He later worked as a Rehab Manager, as well as a Nursing Home Administrator, before making the transition to Assisted Living as an Executive Director. He began working at The Inn at Fairview in 2016.

As Executive Director of The Inn at Fairview, Greg is most passionate about helping families gain peace of mind knowing that their loved one is well cared for. He enjoys developing relationships with our residents and getting to know their life stories.

Greg grew up in Bradford, Massachusetts. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and paddle boarding.

Michael Cain brings 28 years of healthcare experience to his role at Fairview Senior Living.

As Director of Nursing, Michael’s main goal is to ensure our residents’ clinical, physical, and spiritual needs are recognized, addressed, and advocated for. His primary responsibilities include hiring, training, leading, and supervising all nursing staff, implementing state of the art systems for developing resident care plans, and going above and beyond all State and Federal requirements for treatment and care in order to enhance each residents’ quality of life.

Michael served in the US Navy from 1981 to 1991. He began his career in healthcare working as a CNA while completing the LPN program at Spencerian College in Louisville, Kentucky. Upon graduating in 1995, Michael worked as an LPN in a Jeffersontown nursing home before moving to Massachusetts in 1996, where he worked as a Charge Nurse in Leominster, then as a Nursing Supervisor in Fitchburg. In 2000, he graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing, and in 2002 he graduated from Fitchburg State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a Minor in Psychology, where he also received the college’s Outstanding Clinician Award.

In 2002, Michael became the Assistant Director of Nursing at New England Deaconess Association in Concord, Massachusetts, where he worked for three years before becoming the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley. In 2006 he was transferred to Life Care Center of Acton to assist and improve the poor-performing facility, and he led the team to achieve a deficiency-free status in 2007. Later that year, he became the Hospice Director for Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, Massachusetts. In 2014, he became the Director of Alzheimer and Dementia Units at D’Youville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Lowell, where after two years he was promoted to Director of Nursing, before ultimately joining the Fairview Senior Living team in 2019.

Michael’s passion for healthcare started as a teenager; he and his mother cared for his grandmother until she moved into a Kentucky nursing home in 1973, where he fell in love with the other residents and amazing nursing staff. This sparked his desire to give back, which led him to pursue nursing after the Navy. His favorite part of his job is spending one-on-one time with our residents, helping families navigate the complex health system, and celebrating the successes of residents and staff alike.

Michael is Certified Laughter Therapist, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and a Certified Hospice Practitioner. He is an active member of NADONA (National Association of Directors of Nursing), and a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, where he and his wife deliver food to disabled citizens in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Michael is from Oldham County, Kentucky. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his nine grandchildren, gardening, building furniture, and golfing.

Stephanie Nardone brings over 18 years of healthcare experience to her role as Director of Rehabilitation at Fairview Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing.

Stephanie graduated from Worcester State College in 2002 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She has been recognized for her work in the healthcare field, winning the Outstanding Achievement Award for rehabilitation management from Genesis Rehab Services in 2015. She began working for Fairview Senior Living in February 2020, where she’s most passionate about forming meaningful relationships with our patients while encouraging them to live life to the fullest.

In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys snow skiing, surfing, hiking, and reading.

Michelle brings 35 years of healthcare experience, including 25 years of nursing experience, to her role as Resident Care Director at The Inn at Fairview. She is a certified MDS Coordinator and a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).

Michelle began her career in 1986 at a small nursing home in her home state of Massachusetts. She then worked as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in Nashua, New Hampshire for seven years, then after graduating from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing in 1996, she worked as a floor nurse in one of their dementia units, before ultimately becoming their Assistant Nurse Manager.

In 2007, Michelle joined the Fairview team as a charge nurse. After a year, she became our PPS Coordinator–a position she held for 10 years. In April of 2018, Michelle began working at The Inn at Fairview as our Resident Care Director. Her primary responsibilities include the hiring, scheduling, and management of all nursing staff, overseeing resident care plans and resident assessments, providing support to residents’ families, completing annual employee evaluations, maintaining employee files, and more.

Michelle strives to make a difference in the lives of our residents and staff. Her passion for helping people was ignited after a nurse helped her through a traumatic health experience early in life. She will never forget how that nurse made her feel, and she hopes to support and encourage others in that same way.

In her spare time, Michelle enjoys crafts, decorating, reading, antiquing, and cooking. She also has a love for camping–she and her husband recently restored a 1972 ten-foot camper.

As Director of Maintenance at Fairview Senior Living, Don Rankins oversees all maintenance at Fairview Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing, The Inn at Fairview Memory Care, and Laurel Place Assisted Living. In his role, he is most passionate about helping the older generation; he likes to make their lives easier in any way he can.

Don started his career in construction, working with his two brothers who both own companies in New London, New Hampshire and Upton, Massachusetts. After looking for a job closer to home, he was hired at Polyclad Laminates, where he quickly climbed the ladder: after four years he led his department, after five years he became supervisor, and after six years he was managing over 40 people. He returned to construction in 2006 when he became the Maintenance Director at a small 42-bed nursing home, before ultimately joining the Fairview team in 2011.

Don is from Milford, Massachusetts. After the blizzard of ‘78, his parents moved to Southern New Hampshire, and he has lived in “perfect New Hampshire” ever since. In his spare time, Don enjoys camping, riding motorcycles, playing softball, and spending time with his two daughters and his son.

Jill Favereau brings over 25 years of healthcare experience to her role as Director of Social Services at Fairview Senior Living.

Growing up in a family with a strong medical background, Jill’s passion for caring for others was ignited early in life. After graduating from Plymouth State University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Minor in Psychology and Child Development, Jill became a Licensed Social Worker in Massachusetts. She began her career working with adults living with Huntington’s disease and traumatic brain injuries. From there, Jill moved on to geriatric care in both long-term and short-term settings.

Jill has worked at Fairview Senior Living for 11 years. Currently, she is the medical social worker for our short-term rehab unit, where her primary responsibilities include managing and overseeing resident care plans as well as the discharge planning process with doctors and interdisciplinary teams. She also works closely with our long-term care social worker to support residents and families of Fairview Skilled Nursing.

Jill finds great satisfaction in setting our residents up with the tools needed for success, not only during their stay at Fairview Senior Living, but once they’re home as well.

Joanna Quigley, a member of our social services team, collaborates with and provides support for our residents and their families to ensure each resident receives an unparalleled level of individualized care. She brings almost 20 years of healthcare experience to her role.

Joanna first uncovered her passion for long-term care during an internship in Concord, NH. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2002 with a degree in Recreation Therapy, she started her career in healthcare as an Activities Assistant, then moved to Florida in 2004 where she worked as a Dementia Unit Program Director for long-term care residents for 10 years. Joanna returned to New Hampshire in 2014, working in social services in a Hampton long-term care facility for two years, before ultimately joining our Fairview family in January 2016.

Joanna grew up in Mont Vernon, NH. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Missy Pinard brings over 30 years of experience in clinical nutrition and management to her role as Registered Dietitian at Fairview Senior Living. She is fully licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, a member of both the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the New Hampshire Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NHAND), registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and ServSafe certified.

Missy has worked at Fairview for over 13 years, where she is a member of our interdisciplinary clinical team. Her primary responsibilities include completing full nutrition assessments on all residents, attending family and care plan meetings, and working closely with the Food Services Department to ensure the nutritional adequacy of all meals. In her role, Missy is most passionate about the relationships she has formed with our residents, because they remind her of her Grandma.

Missy graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Nutritional Services. After completing an internship at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA, she worked in a state psychiatric hospital as their Clinical Dietitian for three years, then for Sodexo in a private psychiatric hospital for three years. In 1998, Missy became the Chief Clinical Dietician at Lowell General, where she worked for 9 years. She later worked at Life Care Center of Acton as a Clinical Dietitian and Salemhaven Nursing Home as a Registered Dietitian before joining our Fairview family in 2008.

In her free time, Missy enjoys cruising, traveling, crafts, and spending time with her family. She can often be found cheering on the sidelines at her sons’ soccer games.

Diane McLay brings over 38 years of nursing experience to her role at Fairview Senior Living. As MDS Coordinator, her primary responsibilities include completing assessments that are used to develop individualized care plans for each resident. Diane earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeastern University.

Carolyn has worked at Fairview Senior Living for 35 years. She began her career with us in 1987 as a Nursing Assistant, then after 12 years began working in activities.

As Activities Director of Laurel Place Assisted Living, Carolyn creates and carries out a diverse calendar of activities–each activity designed to meet our residents’ mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. She curates a comforting, warm, and stimulating environment that feels like home. Carolyn also works closely with our other activities professionals to establish and maintain relationships with entertainers, volunteers, and other community members.

Carolyn was born and raised in Beverly, Massachusetts, where she spent a good portion of her time in, on, or near the salt water. She enjoys painting, writing, and reading, and can play many instruments including the Appalachian Dulcimer, ukulele, steel tongue drums, and the guitar.

Joy Griggs brings over 25 years of experience in mental and behavioral healthcare to her role at The Inn at Fairview. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health and Minor in Psychology from Rivier University. Joy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

As Program Manager, Joy plans, organizes, develops, and directs all operations of the programming department at The Inn. She creates and carries out a diverse calendar of activities–each activity designed to meet our residents’ emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, and to help them feel fulfilled and happy. She is most passionate about connecting with each resident on a personal level, learning about their lives, and hearing their stories.

Joy’s work in healthcare began while in high school, when she volunteered at a day program for developmentally disabled adults. Upon graduating in 1997, she was hired full time as a Job Coach, and oversaw all social recreational events. From 2003-2005, Joy worked at Vinfen as their Site Manager, continuing to care for adults with mental health conditions, then was hired at North Suffolk Mental Health, where she worked as a Program Coordinator then Senior Program Coordinator for 12 years. Joy’s desire to care for others stems from her family: her oldest brother has Down Syndrome, so it has always been a passion of hers to make sure people with disabilities are able to live their best life.

Joy grew up in Malden, Massachusetts. In her free time, she enjoys camping and spending time with her husband and their 2-year-old son, Bryan.

Stacey Kendrick has over 20 years of experience as a health educator and fitness professional. She earned a Master’s Degree in Health Promotion from the University of North Carolina. After working at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for almost two decades, Stacey has continued her passion for helping people live healthy lifestyles through freelance writing with a focus on health, wellness, and nutrition.