The Suites Assisted Living and Memory Care
Our Team

Brooke started her healthcare journey at The Suites in 2017. She started as a NOC shift caregiver, quickly became a med-tech. She was then promoted to our Staffing Coordinator and then most recently Resident Care Coordinator. Brooke is a mother of 3 amazing kids.

In Brooke's down time she enjoys cooking, crafting, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her children.

Kaelyn was born and raised in Grants Pass and loves every minute of the beautiful scenery. Kaelyn first started her journey at The Suites when she was 16 years old. She was a part-time Dietary Aide, while still going to high school. Kaelyn took a little break from The Suites in 2019 to be a live-in nanny while preparing to have her own little one. She returned when her daughter Brianna was 6 months old, and shortly after returning became the Executive Chef.

Kaelyn's lifelong goal was to become a chef, she would never imagine that she would be running her own kitchen so early in her career. When Kaelyn is not cooking something spectacular or coming up with a new idea, she enjoys anything outdoors. Her favorite activities are camping, swimming, exploring, rock jumping, and spending time with her daughter.

Shannon began her career in senior living with in-home caregiving in 2001 and quickly realized this is exactly what she wanted to do. She has spent most of her career as a Caregiver and Med-Tech. Shannon has been at The Suites for a total of more than 10 years but took a break while caring for her grandma. Until her grandma became the very first resident to move-in to The Suites Memory Care in 2018! Shannon was promoted to the role of Life Enrichment Director in 2021 and has spent time in Memory Care and Assisted Living.

Shannon looks forward to working every day and the fun she will have with our residents. In Shannon's down time she loves camping and is an avid rock-hunter. She also enjoys spending time with her two beautiful granddaughters.

Kate has lived in Southern Oregon since she was 8 years old, and only left briefly to get her bachelor's degree in Gerontology at California State University, Sacramento. She has always been drawn to older people, but after completing an internship at Sutter Hospice it solidified that she wanted to help seniors feel seen, loved, and never forgotten. She has found her confidence within her role as the Memory Care Life Enrichment Director and hopes to bring sunshine and smiles wherever she goes.

She enjoys spending time with her loved ones (especially her dog), being outside, and leaning into creative outlets like polymer clay art and photography.

Brad grew up in Indiana, graduated from Purdue University and then moved to Los Angeles where he attended the Exotic Animal Training and Education program at Moorpark. After years of a fast paced and stressful career training animals for film and tv, educational outreach, and with the Navy's dolphin and sea lion program, Brad moved to Grants Pass. Brad was looking slower more peaceful way of life. Utilizing his vast knowledge of maintenance and basic construction gained from taking care of animal enclosures and facilities. Brad keeps the community looking good and running smoothly.

During his free time, Brad enjoys exploring, paddle boarding, and floating the Rogue River with his son and his dog, Nahla.

Australian Shepherds are commonly known for being highly intelligent, loyal, affectionate and one of the most rewarding traits sis the eagerness to have a job. Both Nahla and Izzy have been The Suites mascots since 2023. They both love to play, get attention from residents, staff, and visitors. The most common question asked is if they are related. The truth is they have quite different personalities and in fact from different liters with no known connection. However, they are the best of friends while at work. Be sure to stop by and give them a treat, they will love you forever!