Meet the Team

Ashley started with Koru Health in 2026 as the Executive Director. Ashley has over 5 years experience working with senior living communities in a variety of service models. Ashley believes in compassionate leadership, building strong relationships and consistent communication. Ashley's favorite part of her role is the daily interactions with residents and staff and ensuring that we go above and beyond every day for our residents.

Susan brings over twenty years of experience in health care, hospice, and supporting senior communities. She prides herself on building relationships and leads with compassion.

It makes her heart happy when she is supporting families, as they find their new home and make new friends that become family.

Susan is married to Joe; they have a son, daughter in law, and grandson. She has two Sheep-a-Doodles and loves the sun and fun of summertime.

Abbey started as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2018, caring for older adults and people with disabilities in their homes. She then graduated from Edgewood College with her bachelor's in the science of nursing.

Abbey has worked as a registered nurse in long term care in a variety of setting including hospice, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities. She takes pleasure in caring for the residents and learning their individual stories. It is a joy to care for this population.

I’m an artist with a passion for oil painting, specially creating portraits of people—they’re my favorite subject to capture. I also enjoy reading classic literature in my free time. A fun fact about me: I served as president of the Chi Omega Sorority during college, which helped shape my leadership skills and love for community.

What I enjoy most about working at Lakewood is the strong sense of connection—with both the residents' families and my fellow team members. It truly feels like a second home.

I enjoy fishing and kayaking whenever I can, and I also like working on motorcycles and playing video games.

What I appreciate most about working at Lakewood is spending time with the residents each day. Their involvement and support create meaningful connections that benefit us both.

My name is Chef Joe Neusen, Culinary Manager at Lakewood Memory Care. I oversee daily dining operations and ensure residents receive nutritious high-quality meals. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming dining experience, supporting my team, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.