Jeanne Rowe calls Hawthorne at St. John’s Meadows home—now for a second time—and she could not be happier about it. In fact, Jeanne has spent time at every level of…

“I think spirituality is important as we are growing up because we are always looking towards something,” says Patrick Crumity. “We are looking towards college, towards a career, towards marriage.…

“I don’t hesitate. I jump right in if someone needs help,” says Catina Acevedo. For three years, Acevedo has worked diligently to form supportive bonds among residents and employees at…

Michael Noble-Rosema’s vibrant personality shines through in any conversation, activity, or interaction he has within his role as a community life specialist at St. John’s Meadows Hawthorne. From his fun…

Michelle Currie joined St. John’s in November of 2024 in a role newly created at the organization: Success Coach. This innovative position is intended to address the employee retention challenges…

Kathleen “Kathy” Barnstead set out to become a nurse in 1951 at age 17. Little did she know then that she would spend the next 60 years teaching generations of…

Irma Pylyshenko’s story starts back in May of 1938, or according to the U.S., Polish, and German governments — June 1938. The Hawthorne at St. John’s Meadows resident says she…

“I love this place because we meet so many people to learn from,” says Pat Corcoran. “And every night, we reconvene.” When Pat says “we,” she means herself and her…

Bizza Milliken and Jim Williams were well educated about the many positives of St. John’s communities long before they ever decided to make a move of their own. For Milliken…

Some nursing origins begin with stories of natural caregivers who knew exactly what they wanted to do at a very young age. This was not the case for St. John’s…