Rachel Watlington brings over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field as she began volunteering in nursing homes at the early age of 17 and has since worked in all aspects of senior care. Rachel has a degree in Gerontology and holds several other licenses and certifications.

Rachel began her career as an Activity Director, worked as a Regional Adult Medical Day Care Administrator for several facilities in North Jersey and has been an Assisted Living Operator for the past several years for a community with an Advanced Standing Program. Rachel is excited to build a strong team and bring her hands on approach to the community. Rachel looks forward to serving the residents of The Birches at Newtown.

Joyce Sawyer is a dedicated and compassionate nurse with over 17 years of experience in senior living and personal care. She started her career in the hospitality side of senior living working as a server and later moving up to cook before perusing nursing. This hands-on experience taught her the importance of teamwork and patience.

Joyce is known for her calm leadership, strong work ethic, and hands on approach to care. She takes pride in mentoring staff, supporting families, and ensuring residents feel valued, respected and safe. Her passion for helping others and her commitment to doing what's right for each resident continue to guide her every day in her work.

Winnette Salmon is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in healthcare pharmacy operations, and leadership. As a licensed personal home care administrator and a certified dementia practitioner, she brings proven expertise in resident care individualized care planning regulatory compliance and staff coordination.

She led daily operations for personal care in memory care neighborhoods, coordinated care plans, assisted with ADLs and maintain communication with families and healthcare teams. Her earlier roles at Temple University Hospital and Abington -Jefferson Health strengthen her clinical and administrative leadership and Pharmacy services.

Winnett holds a masters in health administration and a BS in public health. outside of work she enjoy spending time with her family and staying active at the gym.

Chad has been working in maintenance for 20 years. He enjoys spending time with his family and his dogs. In his spare time he loves to go fishing down the Jersey shore and playing golf.

Deana Batchelor has been working in the long term care industry for the last 25 years. Deana started off her career as a cook in a nursing home and then eventually moved up the ladders and became a Dining Services Director for an Assisted Living Facility. Deana is bringing many years of experience to share with the residents at The Birches. Deana has a passion for cooking and enjoys serving the residents of the community and putting a smile on their faces.

Christine Riley has been a member of the local community for over 45 years and is a graduate of Council Rock High School. She spent 15 years as an assistant preschool teacher before joining the Birches at Newtown, where she has been a dedicated team member for almost eight years. Christine now serves as the Resident Life Director, a role that perfectly reflects her passion for working with seniors—whom she considers an extension of her own family. Outside of work, Christine enjoys spending time with her two daughters, Alyssa and Nicole. She loves reading and spending time down the shore, with Cape May, NJ being her favorite place.