02/06/2026
41 years ago, Denise saw an ad in the newspaper for a job opening at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village – and soon found herself as a part-time dishwasher. She put so much heart into her work in the kitchen that she soon moved up to a full-time Dish Room team member, and as a full-time Baker a year after that! Denise continued to learn and grow as a Baker, and is now a Chef/Production Manager.
All of Denise’s favorite memories of her time at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village so far have centered around her residents. From welcome bags of fresh home-made cookies for new residents to cookie trays with punch and coffee for residents and their families to celebrate during the winter holidays – and every meal in between – she has always taken great pride in the food she serves.
“I could not imagine a day without our residents,” Denise said. “I love them so much and it is truly why I am still here. I learn so much from them and their life experiences.” One memorable couple used to come dine in Denise’s department because the husband’s mother had been a resident in Fairmount Health Center; she had spoken so highly of how she was treated by Denise and the rest of the staff that the rest of her family wanted to experience it too.
While times have certainly changed throughout Denise’s career at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, she said one thing has remained consistent: how the residents are treated. “That’s why I’m still working here,” she said. “I love my residents, and love coming to work every day and interacting with them.”
