An Established and Dedicated Team Define Harvest Hill and The Woodlands
When families explore senior living options, they often consider amenities, dining options and floor plans, but a senior living community is more than those things; it thrives because of its people. The dedicated team members who show up every day create the warm, familiar culture that residents call home.
In an era where healthcare turnover rates remain high nationwide, APD Lifecare stands out for its staff longevity. Across Harvest Hill Assisted Living and The Woodlands Independent Living in Lebanon, New Hampshire, team members tend to build lasting careers.
The Power of Dedicated Care
A team with deep roots offers clear benefits to residents. Familiar faces bring comfort, emotional security and a high-standard of personalized care. Staff members understand more than just food preferences or daily routines—they learn personal histories, favorite hobbies and family stories.
The APD Lifecare workforce is defined by remarkable stability and dedicated service. At Harvest Hill, Registered Nurse Annelie Marsh leads with 32 years of service, supported by Licensed Nursing Assistant Heather Chiasson with 27 years, Executive Chef Brian Pike with 25 years, Lead Line Chef Jason Whitney with 22 years, and Housekeeper Joanne Rogers and Resident Aide Christina Fazio each with 21 years. At The Woodlands, Maintenance Lead Thomas Tobin brings 23 years of dedicated care. Together, the Harvest Hill team averages 14 years of dedication while The Woodlands averages eight—bringing the overall APD Lifecare team to an extraordinary average of over 11 years of service per employee (as of Oct. 2026).
“The true measure of an organization’s culture is the longevity of its people. We are incredibly proud to honor our team members with major service milestones. A quality work environment is built on mutual respect, continuous growth, and shared success—values that these employees embody every day at Harvest Hill and The Woodlands. We thank them for their years of loyalty and for helping us sustain Senior Living Communities of excellence.”
— Nikki Fortier, Executive Director, APD Lifecare
Why Low Staff Turnover Benefit Senior Living Residents
Low staff turnover directly improves resident well-being by providing consistency, trust and familiarity. Experienced culinary, maintenance, housekeeping and nursing staff pass institutional knowledge along to newer colleagues and maintain high daily standards.
For residents, seeing the same friendly faces at breakfast, during activities or in the hallways fosters trust and belonging. Caregivers can more easily notice subtle changes in health and demeanor early, leading to proactive care management.
Staff longevity reflects an organization’s values. Team members stay when they feel supported, appreciated and empowered in their daily work. APD Lifecare continues to cultivate a supportive environment where staff build long-term careers in senior care.
Learn more about life at The Woodlands Independent Living and Harvest Hill Assisted Living by calling us today at 603-308-0475 or by requesting information on our website.