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.

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.