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Our Assisted Living Mission

At The Converse Home, our mission is simple and steadfast: to provide older adults with a gracious home and high-quality services in an environment rooted in dignity, respect, and compassion.

A Legacy of Compassionate, Person-Centered Care

As a private, non-profit community with more than 135 years of history, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents through thoughtful, person-centered care. Each individual is supported in maintaining independence while receiving the assistance they need—whether in assisted living or memory care.

What Is the Mission and Philosophy Behind Our Care?

Our care philosophy is centered on relationships, purpose, and personalization. We are proud to integrate the Best Friends™ approach into our community—a relationship-based model that empowers our team to treat each resident as they would a close friend: with empathy, respect, and genuine warmth.

Personalized
Care

Care that honors personal history and individual preferences

Tailored
Programs

Programs that nurture emotional, physical, and social wellbeing

Safe
Environments

Environments designed to feel safe, familiar, and inviting

Dedicated
Team

A team trained to build trust and meaningful daily interactions

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Why Families Choose The Converse Home

Many tell us it’s the feeling they get the moment they walk through our doors. Here, the people you love are welcomed warmly, surrounded by friends, and cared for by a team who knows them by name. We’d love for you to see it yourself.

✓ Non-profit since 1886. We answer to our residents, not shareholders.

✓ The Best Friends™ approach. Our team gets to know every resident as a friend.

✓ Care that grows with them. Assisted living and memory care in one community.

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The Converse Home Team

Our Team

Our dedicated team members are guided by a shared belief: that aging should be met with grace, connection, and meaningful support.

  • Vanessa Fortune, Executive Director
  • Kellie DeCicco, Director of Administration
  • Leah Horrigan, RN, Director of Nursing
  • Les Hakey, Marketing Director
  • Kristen Hakey, Human Resources Manager
  • Joshua Givens, Maintenance Director
  • Kayla Gokey, Dining Services Director
  • Monica Keithcart, Gardenview Clinical Manager

Board of Directors

To this day, we continue as a private, non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

  • Keller McKenzie, President
  • Connie Fellion, Vice President
  • Jean Giard, Treasurer
  • Joyce Touchette, Secretary
  • Bonnie Finnigan
  • Jody Landon
  • Mark Lorenzini
  • Bonnie Mallin
  • Danielle Nalette
  • Keith Nelson
  • Marga Sproul, M.D.

Honorary Board Members

  • Tom Little
  • Nancy Goodrich
  • Mary Ellen Spencer

Our Board of Directors

To this day, we continue as a private, non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

  • Keller McKenzie, President
  • Connie Fellion, Vice President
  • Jean Giard, Treasurer
  • Judy Crouse, Secretary
  • Bonnie Finnigan
  • Jody Landon
  • Mark Lorenzini
  • Keith Nelson
  • Danielle Nalette
  • Marga Sproul, M.D.
  • Joyce Touchette
  • Bonnie Malin

Honorary Board Members

  • Tom Little
  • Nancy Goodrich
  • Mary Ellen Spencer