Founder

Susan has started her journey in the healthcare industry in Cape May County, New Jersey in 2000. Susan was the owner of a Home Health Care Agency – A Home Health Caregiver Training Center and owner of four Adult Family Care Homes. Susan has always specialized in Alzheimer’s/Dementia behaviors.

In 2016 Susan opened “Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes, LLC”, in Arizona. As of 2021 Circle of Life has grown – four Alzheimer/Dementia Assisted Living Homes home’s in Prescott and two Homes in the Verde Valley.

PROUD MEMBER: Alzheimer Foundation of America, Alzheimer’s Association, AALHA Sponsor (Arizona Assisted Living Home Association), Second Winds/ Virtual Dementia Tours, The Red Cross, The American Safety & Health Association.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES: Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Contractor (Teepa Snow), Caregiver, Assisted Living Care Manager (NCIA), Licensed Caregiver Training School (NCIA), Licensed Assisted Living Homes (AZDHS), Virtual Dementia Tours, (Second Winds) Certified Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Leader, Certified tester for mini mental Alzheimer/Dementia, Certified Behavioral Care for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care.

Susan has expanded her business by adding Circle of Life Holdings Business Opportunity. Susan is selling her knowledge and years of experience with helping others open their own Assisted Living Homes, as a consultant.

Susan lives in Prescott, Arizona with her husband Mark and daughter Sydney both working in the business.

Circle of Life Alzheimer Homes, LLC is very honored to have Jessica Holman FNP-C as our Nurse Practitioner. Jessica joined Circle of Life Alzheimer Homes, LLC in the year 2018 - she is the reason why our homes are as successful as they are. Jessica has been working with the geriatric cohort her whole career and understands Dementia and the changes it brings to her patients. Jessica understands that there is not one size fits all care. She believes everyone has their individual needs and listens to her patients and their families through this difficult journey.

Jessica attended Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ and graduated with a RN-ADN in 2002. Jessica went on to receive her BSN from Grand Canyon University in 2014 and then a MSN-FNP in 2017, also a the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.

Jessica's work experience is fairly vast but all took place in the setting of a skilled nursing center: 1996-2001 - CNA; 2001-2002 - LPN; 2002-2005 RN; 2005-2006 - MDS Coordinator and 2006-2017 - Director of Nursing.

Jessica was born in Colorado Springs but moved to Prescott, AZ in 1989.

BSW, Case Manager

Sydney was raised in Cape May County, New Jersey. Sydney graduated Wildwood Catholic High School in 2013. Sydney had been working with the geriatric population since she was 14. She spent her high school years helping to care for seniors in her mother business. Since an early age Sydney has wanted to be a Social Worker. Her dream became reality when she graduated Rutgers University in 2019 with her degree.

Sydney did her internship in New Jersey with Heartland Hospice and Golden Heart Adult Day Care. After these experiences it became her passion to work with the elderly. In October 2019 Sydney moved to Arizona to work side by side with her mother and father at Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes, LLC.

Sydney contributes much knowledge, passion and empathy to the clients themselves and their families.

L. Gibert Olwine joined the team with Circle Of Life Alzheimer's Homes in 2018 as Director of Marketing and Community Relations. Later moving into the Admissions process working with the clients and their families.

As a Northern Arizona University Alumni, she has many years of Marketing and Management in her prior employment. These include senior care, home health, event planning, Arizona tourism, elementary education, food and beverage services, environmental industries and retail sales.

A mom of two young adults born and raised in Prescott and a daughter to her 93 year young dad in Tucson .

Carole Freeman is an accomplished healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in Case Management and a total of 38 years as a Registered Nurse. Since relocating to the Prescott area from Atlanta, Georgia in 2017, Carole has been recognized for her compassion, leadership, and innovative thinking. She brings extensive knowledge and strategic vision to her role on the Board of Directors for Caring Causes.

Carole has held key positions in healthcare organizations throughout Northern Arizona and the southeastern United States. Her contributions have been pivotal in ensuring the coordination of healthcare services for those in need. Carole's expertise in leadership and case management has established her as a respected leader in her field.

Carole holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. She is an Accredited Case Manager and certified as a Case Management Administrator.

As an advocate for individuals requiring resources for quality living, Carole previously served on the board of Prescott Meals on Wheels. She is dedicated to applying her skills to make a positive impact both within and outside the boardroom.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Carole enjoys exploring the central highlands of Arizona, studying history, baking, and reading.