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Katie Starr was born to Randy Rhoads and Sara Rhoads. She is the oldest of 8 children and has 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Katie is married to Jeremy and she has four children Gaige, Makiah, Brentton, and Eilar. Katie has worked for PMSL for 2 and half years. She started as our Restorative Therapy Nurse and is now our MDS Coordinator. Katie states that she what she loves most about her job is the staff and residents. She loves watching how much the staff care and how excited the residents are when they see their “favorites” are working with them that day. Katie states that the advice that she would give current employees is always remember how important your job is no matter what position you may have; we are all here for the same reason and you all are appreciated more than you know! I know somedays in healthcare we all feel defeated but always remember your WHY. Katie states that the biggest challenge that she has faced during her healthcare career would be Covid but as healthcare workers we are trained to adapt to change, my biggest challenge has been watching someone you have taken care of for so long, someone you have grown to love begin to decline and pass. She states that still to this day she has residents, patients and their families that will always hold a special place in her heart! PMSL would like to thank Katie for all of her hard work and dedication to our residents and their families and for always going above and beyond. She is a very important part of our team!

Joy Lewsader was born and raised in Chrisman IL. to Valerie Potter. She has been married to Joel for 3 years and has one stepson Ryan. She has 2 cats Peach and Queso. In high school, Joy took C.N.A classes and gained her license while working at PMSL. After a brief leave, she has been working as a C.N.A for the last 7 years. She states that she most enjoys her job because she gets the know the residents and enjoys seeing them succeed in returning home after their therapy stay. One of her favorite moments at PMSL is the resident Christmas parties and watching the residents get so excited to open their gifts. She states that the most challenging part of working at PMSL was working through Covid. It was one of the hardest challenges she has had to face. Joy was asked what advice she would give to future employees she stated always stay smiling and positive. It helps the days go so much better with a positive attitude! Pleasant Meadows would like to thank Joy for her years of dedication to our facility and for her kindness and caring for our residents.