Marcia Azar brings her specialized knowledge and background into the position of the senior Administrator, first, as a geriatric registered nurse, and Director of Nursing for McKnight Place Extended Care. She was selected as the new administrator for McKnight Place Assisted Living when they opened their doors in 2002, and she then moved to Parc Provence in July of 2005. Marcia received her education from Maryville University. She has worked for the company for over 16 years. In 2010, Marcia was voted as one of the top three nurses in Long Term Care by an independent panel of judges in St. Louis Magazine’s Top Nurses in St. Louis event.

Glenda’s career with The Gatesworth Communities began in 2005 at McKnight Place Extended Care; first as the Office Manager, and later being promoted to the position of Assistant Administrator in 2007. In 2010, she transferred to Parc Provence as the new certified Missouri Nursing Home Assistant Administrator. Glenda brings with her over 20 years of management and hands-on experience with Marketing, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources.

Karen comes to Parc Provence after spending over 20 years in arts management, including the many facets of marketing, public relations and development; administration, production, and facility management.  Her credentials also include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Marketing and Business Management from Maryville University and Master’s certification in International Studies from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.  She completed her master’s work in Europe in 1998, followed by six years of executive and sales positions in Arkansas, Illinois and Michigan. She returned to St. Louis to be with her family and assumed her new position with Parc Provence in September of 2005.  She also represents Parc Provence through the COCMA marketing professionals association.

Dr. Carr is a respected Washington University physician, an expert in geriatric dementia and memory loss problems in senior adults, and an educator.  He also continues to work with the Memory and Aging Project at Washington University, and the Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science.  At Parc Provence, Dr. Carr is responsible for the oversight of the medical program and it is his primary mission to help residents to live a better and more fulfilled life through the ground breaking approach that is offered here. In addition, Dr. Carr continually makes recommendations to improve medical processes and systems.

Kathy comes to Parc Provence with a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning over 25 years in both Virginia and Missouri. She holds a nursing degree from Missouri Baptist School of Nursing and business management education from Bluefield College in Virginia. She has held a variety of positions including Quality Assurance Coordinator, Case Manager and Director of Nursing for several skilled, rehabilitation, and medical facilities. This past experience serves her well as she oversees the entire caregiving staff and the medical records and supplies departments. Kathy returned to the St. Louis area with her husband in 2004.

Angela earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University in 1998. After graduation, she spent five years at the Alzheimer’s Association National Headquarters in Chicago, IL. While there, she developed training and education programs for healthcare professionals and shared these programs at numerous national conferences on aging. Here at Parc Provence, Angela puts her experience and education to work as she trains our staff on the Forget-Me-Not model of memory care to facilitate the highest degree of functioning in our residents. She also supervises our graduate level social work and gerontology interns. Angie volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association as a speaker and support group leader. She was a board member for over three years for Memory Home Care Solutions, and in November of 2010, Angie accepted the position as the East Regional Representative of MC5 (Missouri Coalition Celebration of Continuum Change). In January of 2011, she became an Adjunct Professor at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University.

Shelly has a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and has worked in long term care as an activities director since 1998. In 2001, she was awarded the Activity Director of the year for the Missouri and Indiana region through the NHC Healthcare Company. As the Director of Activities for Parc Provence, Shelly trains the activity staff, and guides them through adapting the various activities for each household. Since each resident has their own personal activity calendar, Shelly works to customize their day with activities that meet their cognitive needs as well as accommodate their interests and create a spark of joy in each possible moment. In 2010, Shelly was presented with the Activity Director of the Year award, this time through the ADAM Association (Activity Director’s Association of Missouri – St. Louis Chapter) for her work with Parc Provence. She is also the President of the ADAM organization for the 2011-2012 season.

Elizabeth Escobar joined the Parc Provence team of nurses in 2007, working as a charge nurse in the Lakeview household. She attended Western New Mexico University and Sanford Brown College, graduating in 2006 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Elizabeth received her ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, in 2009 while working at Kindred Hospital. Her experience spans from medical/surgical, to critical care, and hospice/palliative care. She brings to this position a caring and compassionate attitude and a desire to work closely with the residents and families.

Carolyn Reagan is a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She truly enjoys working with the people who live here at Parc Provence. Initially, as the charge nurse in the Rose Garden household, Carolyn demonstrated her commitment to bringing well being to our residents at every stage of their day.  In 2005, Carolyn was appointed the resident Care Director of Rose Garden and expanded her role as the coordinator of families, residents and staff, guiding them towards an optimal experience in every way.  Her new position as Resident Care Director for Sundial, Parkview and Windchime was effective in April 2006.