Sometimes in life, we are in the right place at the right time. We meet someone that inspires us, who cares for others above themselves and leaves such a lasting memory you think of them daily. Jennifer Searl- Palleschi, who has been the administrator of Grace Rehabilitation Center of Vero Beach is just that someone. Everyone who has the benefit of knowing and working with her comes away feeling that she really cares and always seems to find the right answer to accommodate all. Smiling and happy all the time.
Jennifer’s awesome personality is contagious. People want to emulate her. Her tireless energy and pride in her staff led them to win the “Graceful Living Award” for two consecutive years. Grace competed with 42 other properties when they accepted the corporate mission “CHALLENGE” and WON! Twice!!!! The “Graceful Living Award” honored the building with $50,000. Jennifer immediately decided to divide it equally among the team. Under her guidance, Grace Rehabilitation Center of Vero Beach attained a 5-Star Rated Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare; Named Best Nursing Home 2017 – 2018 U.S. News & World Report and 2012 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Bronze Recipient. Many team members wanted to share their thoughts about Jennifer, so let’s hear from them:
“Dynamic, thoughtful leadership, the words that best describe Jennifer. She is an innovator, always thinking and putting into place what is best for the individual resident as well as their family. Jennifer brought Grace of Vero Beach to the 5-star facility it is today. Personally, working with her for the past 10 years, I remain forever grateful for all that she has brought to me, our team, building, and company. She will always be our Rock Star!!!!”. -Kathleen Pelletier
“Jennifer has taught so many of us life lessons over the past 10 years. Not only was she a great leader but an awesome friend. She is very compassionate with not only the residents but the staff as well. She always looked after all of us and put our needs before her own. She treated everyone as though they were family”. -Tara Abrahams
“Jennifer is not just a boss. She is a caring compassionate leader with a huge heart. She has the gift and ability to help you achieve your dreams. When you feel like you can’t go on or want to give up she will be right there to cheer you up. She made Grace more than just a workplace. She brought fun and lots and lots of laughter. I just can’t say thank you enough for all she has done for me”. -Christina (Extraordinaire) Lattimore
“Jennifer was a great leader and Administrator at Grace. She made Grace a happy and fun place to work. She always put the patient and family first….she taught us to always do the right thing…but most important the right thing for our patients”. -Danielle Ray
“I have worked with Jennifer since 2011. She has been a great mentor to learn about long-term care! It’s exciting to work with her as she keeps us on the cutting edge of our industry. Jennifer has ingrained in the staff to be out of the box thinkers…. to add quality to the resident’s life every day they are here. Jennifer has been in healthcare and rehabilitation for years– leading the way where we all can attain the qualities of a motivating leader”! -Dorothy Ann