Earlier this month, we recognized 26 members of our staff as recipients of the 2015 Arbor Star Award. They were all chosen because each one embodies the Arbor Service Way—our standards for great service—in their own special ways.

Our Arbor Stars represent the best of the best in each community and we are honored to work with them every day.

You can learn more about each of the Arbor Stars and the Arbor Service Way standard that they most exemplify in the list below. I hope you’ll join us in congratulating our stars by sharing with friends and family on your social media services.

Standard: Arbor Culture

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Tanisehia Terrell, Dining Services
Arbor Terrace at Hamilton Mill
Caring Listener, Dependable
“Tanisehia is honest, dependable and makes good decisions based on the interests of our residents.”

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Mariatu Conteh, Resident Care
Senior Living (Greenbelt) Resident Care
Efficient, Helpful, Happy
“We need more nurses like Mariatu—touching the lives of those who need her style of response. She really does listen, respond and care.”

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Alfreda Williams, Resident Care
The Gardens at Eastside Resident Care
Caring, Attentive, Accountable
“Alfreda takes her responsibilities very seriously and truly treats our residents as if they were her own family members.”

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Peggy Manda, Resident Care
Arbor Terrace of Decatur
Caring, Love, Amazing
“Through Peggy’s many shining moments, she continues to motivate us all in living the Arbor Service Way in our actions, hearts and minds.”

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Michelle Abrahante, Resident Relations 
Arbor Terrace at Citrus Park
Genuine, Warm, Team Player
“Michelle is a team player but, more than anything, she genuinely cares for the residents in our community.”

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Connie Mann, Housekeeping
Arbor Terrace of Athens
Helpful, Responsive, Consistence
“Connie is able to see the bigger picture and consistently goes beyond expectations to better serve our residents.”

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Rupinder Dhaliwal, Resident Care
Arbor Terrace Sudley Manor
Responsible, Caring, Helpful
“When I work with Rupi, I know she will always help me when I need assistance. She is so kind and helpful!” 

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Standard: Resident Care & Services

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Beatrice Mungai, Dining Services
Renaissance on Peachtree
Caring, Outstanding, Team Player
“Beatrice is very attentive and caring with the residents’ needs and is always willing to go the extra mile to assist a resident.”

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Sharon Glenn, Resident Care 
Arbor Terrace Ortega
Kind, Caring, Strong
“With her kind, caring heart, I truly believe Sharon is an angel here on Earth. In her words: ‘I was meant to be a caregiver.’”

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Shirley “Chee Chee” Pearson
Evergreen Resident Care
Arbor Terrace of Knoxville
Cheerful, Genuine, Loving
“The faces of our residents light up when Chee Chee interacts with them. They completely trust her.”

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Dorothy Johnson, Dining Services
The Solana Horsham
Compassionate, Exceptional, Dedicated
“Through her daily actions, Dorothy lives our standards and demonstrates that they are her own personal guidelines in life.”

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Ayodele Aiyeola, Resident Care
Arbor Terrace of East Cobb
Kind, Happy, Dependable
“I trust Ayodele completely. She ALWAYS has a smile on her face and never complains.”

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Pam Burrell, Resident Care
Arbor Terrace of Asheville
Compassionate, Caring, Brave
“Pam shines on the third shift care team with her infectious smile and optimistic outlook. We all sleep soundly because Pam is with our residents.”

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Standard: Deep Connections

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Christina Parker, City Engagement
Arbor Terrace Peachtree City
Loving, Caring, Team Player
“Christina is all about customer service and doing what is best for the residents. She truly loves each and every one of our residents!”

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YZ Jean, Resident Care
Barrington Terrace of Naples
Caring, Loving, Supportive
“YZ is always calm under pressure and ready with a kind smile and soft touch to comfort families and residents.“

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Joan Elzamek, Transportation Services
Arbor Terrace of Middletown  
Wonderful, Trusted, Devoted
“Residents and families truly appreciate Joan and feel comfortable knowing she is part of the family. She doesn’t hesitate to have fun!”

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Gloria Good Scott, Evergreen Resident Services
Eden Terrace of Spartanburg
Comforting, Helpful, Dependable
“Gloria is so loved by her peers. She couldn’t believe she had been chosen for this; we couldn’t believe it took us 14 years!”

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Patricia Izer, Engagement
Arbor Terrace at Crabapple
Outgoing, Phenomenal, Passionate
“Pat always goes above and beyond to find ways to honor our residents’ lives. She takes pride in showcasing our resident spotlight each month.”

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Patricia Iglesias, Transportation Services
Arbor Terrace Cinco Ranch
Loyal, Safe, Loving
“Patricia never wastes an opportunity to ask residents questions to help build her deep connections with them.”

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Charity Moore, Resident Care
Arbor Terrace at Cascade
Reliable, Dependable, Awesome
“Charity is compassionate, a great team member who is always willing to assist residents and fellow staff members. She is impeccable!”

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Standard: First Impressions

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Frances Alvendia, Housekeeping / Maintenance
Arbor Terrace Ponte Vedra  
Friendly, Energetic, Hard Worker
“From day one, Frances has shown her value of hard work and commitment to the organization”

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Darlene Johnson, Transportation Services / Engagement
Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek
Caring, Supportive, Dependable
”I think it is her heart; that’s where it comes from. That natural ability to connect with people and make them feel good.”

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Angela Proctor, Resident Relations
Barrington Terrace of Fort Myers  
Friendly, Hard Worker, Team Player
“No matter who enters the community, Angela is always giving a warm, sincere greeting to make you feel right at home.”

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Standard: Accountability

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Maria (Lupe) Munoz, Housekeeping
Arbor Terrace at Kingwood Town Center   
Friendly, Eager to Please, Team Player
“Lupe always works hard and will work until the job is complete and excellent, no matter how long or what it takes to complete the task.”

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Ervin Myree, Maintenance / Dining
Arbor Terrace of Herndon
Wonderful, Knowledgeable, Willing
“Ervin has a strong work ethic and a deep compassion that is rarely found. You cannot teach these traits!”

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Standard: Recovery

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Antelmo Rivera, Maintenance
Summit of Uptown
Helpful, Dependable, Team Player
“Every resident, family member and coworker considers Telmo as a reliable friend!”

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Fun Fact: Our 2015 Abor Stars have a combined tenure of nearly 142 years of supporting residents in their communities!

Congratulations again to all of our Arbor Stars!

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