With more than 30 years experience in the long term health care field, Barbara Wagner is one of the most knowledgeable Skilled Nursing Care Administrators in the area. Since joining McKnight Place Extended Care in 1996 she has maintained a deficiency free facility from annual state inspections. She is also responsible for creating a Resident's Weight Committee for better health, expanded choices for meals and she prides herself on creating a cohesive group of caretakers to provide the excellent care for the residents.

As Admissions Coordinator, Tonya Hammond-Tullis handles inquiries, provides tours and answers questions about the continuum of services provided at McKnight Place Extended Care. Tonya enjoys helping people find the right fit for their senior living needs and is always happy to share information about the caring, competent staff and wide range of services offered at McKnight Place Extended Care. She previously served as Marketing Director for Briley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, Tennessee.  Before that, she was Marketing Director and Social Worker for Good Samaritan Health and Rehabilitation in Nashville.

As Medical Director at McKnight Place Extended Care Dr. Kaiser is the personal physician for over 75% of our residents residing within the building. He is a member of both the American Geriatrics Society and the American Medical Directors Association. He is the "house physician" available 24/7 for the medical needs of our residents. Dr. Kaiser has a magnificent "bedside manner" spending time with both the residents and their families. He is compassionate and understanding and a true asset to our McKnight Place Extended Care family.

Pam has over 11 years experience working in Activities. She brings with her a unique and always creative approach to making the resident's days more enjoyable with her never ending ideas. She is responsible for overseeing the many parties and events held here at McKnight Place for the residents. Her creativity is shown with the many crafts she helps the residents create, the implementation of new activities such as Aromatherapy and her unending energy she puts forth in all her projects for the residents.

Mary Ann has been with McKnight since 1998 as the Social Worker. Mary Ann also has a valuable role within our facility because she initiates and organizes the care plans for our residents.Also, she coordinates transportation needs,works with the four specialty physicians who come into our facility, arranges for phone and cable services and is the Resident Council Coordinator. Mary Ann is our "jack of all trades" and does her job with a smile on her face and a song in her heart.

Bernice joined the staff of McKnight Place Extended Care in 2001. She brings with her over 25 years experience as a Registered Nurse certified in gerontological nursing. She has over twelve years of experience as a Director of Nursing in long term health care facilities. Bernice offers an incredible amount of knowledge and expertise relative to working with the residents and the families. Both residents and families are assured they will be receiving the highest level of care due to Bernice’s diligence in maintaining the best staff and overseeing the individual over-all care of the residents. She brings with her a smile and a reassuring word to everyone around her.

Annette Lee
Resident Care Supervisor

Annette has been with McKnight Place Extended Care since 1998 in a variety of integral roles and in 2003 she was given a unique position of Resident Care Supervisor. Annette is a liaison between the nurses and the certified nursing aides who provide the direct care of our residents. She is involved in providing care to our residents and oversight and training to our valuable certified nursing aides who provide the “frontline care” to our residents. Annette has a remarkable talent for endearing herself to both the residents, families and staff and helps keep the everyday operations of our beautiful facility running smoothly.

Elaine Corser-McCafferty, RN
Assistant Director of Nursing

Elaine comes to us from Kansas and brings 11 years of nursing experience to her very important role of assisting our Director of Nursing. She worked previously as a manager in an acute care hospital specializing in oncology, as an office nurse specializing in vascular surgery and as Assistant Director of Nursing in a long term care facility. Elaine oversees the training and daily operations of our professional nursing staff, ensuring that our Residents continue to receive the highest quality care. She also works with staff and families to develop individualized care plans for each Resident.