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LeadingAge Caring Hands Awardees 2026

March 16, 2026

Celebrating Our Caring Hands Award Recipients

We are proud to share that three outstanding members of the Mary Wade | Chatham Place at Mary Wade team were recently honored with the Caring Hands Award at the LeadingAge Annual Awards Ceremony. This recognition celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional compassion, dedication, and commitment to providing high-quality care for older adults.

Please join us in congratulating the following team members for this well-deserved recognition:

  • Kimberly Turner, Certified Nursing Assistant – Skilled Nursing
  • Altermease Gallishaw, Residential Care Home Attendant – Residential Care Home
  • Brenda Rodriguez, Assisted Living Certified Nursing Assistant – Chatham Place at Mary Wade

Each of these remarkable caregivers embodies the mission and values of Mary Wade through their kindness, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the residents and families we serve. Their daily work reflects the heart of what compassionate caregiving truly means.

We are incredibly proud of Kimberly, Altermease, and Brenda for representing Mary Wade and Chatham Place with such distinction. Their commitment helps ensure that our community continues its long tradition of providing exceptional care and support to those who call Mary Wade home.

Please join us in celebrating these inspiring members of our team and thanking them for the difference they make every day.

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