Shawna Rygiel
Director
Guides day-to-day life at the residence and partners with families on admissions questions.
A collaborative care team
At Dove Healthcare Rutledge, resident assistants provide 24-hour support, with a full-time registered nurse on site weekdays and on-call coverage at all hours. Memory care employees receive ongoing specialized dementia training. Life enrichment, dining, maintenance, and rehabilitation partners round out daily life.
Leadership names below are drawn from the public Dove Healthcare Rutledge Home page (dovehealthcare.com) as of research on 2026-09-21. Roles can change — please confirm current contacts when you call.
Samantha Schneider, BS
Assistant Director
Supports operations and resident experience alongside the director.
Kelly Heinbuch, RN, BSN, WCC, DWC
Assisted Living Nurse Consultant
Clinical nursing consultation for assisted living practices and education.
Jake Smith
Life Enrichment Director
Plans activities and connection opportunities that fit resident interests.
Jaden Faughn
Nutritional Services Director
Oversees dining services and mealtime experience.
Steve Schick
Maintenance Director
Keeps the historic home comfortable, safe, and well maintained.
Adam Hass, PTA
Rehabilitation Manager & PTA
Coordinates access to therapy services with Dove Healthcare rehabilitation.
Jennifer Burklund, NHA
VP of Operations
Regional operational leadership within the Dove Healthcare network.
Mindy Strese, RN, BSN, DNS-CT, QCP
VP of Clinical Operations
Clinical operations leadership supporting quality and nursing practice.
How families work with us
We value family partnership: care conferences as needed, clear communication about changes in condition, and practical help coordinating appointments and transportation when that is part of a resident’s plan.