Deb Bentley

Deb started her career at the Westerly Nursing Home in 1977! At that time she worked the 3-11 shift as a C.N.A. Deb left the nursing home for a brief period of time in order to care for her three young daughters: Jamie, Amanda and Danielle. She came back in Oct. of 1988 and hasn't looked back!

Deb has a multitude of gifts, not the least of which is consistency and organization. When Deb gives you her word, it is as good as money in the bank. Ask her for a pen, a marker, a set of nail clippers, scissors, needle nose pliers, tape... her hand reaches into her pocket and presto!!... the needed item is there. She is a magician! Oh and if you need a certain wheelchair, walker, table, chair, anything, Deb will know just where to find it. She can name residents from years ago, tell you what room they were in and the special quirks of their personality.

Deb's role in the facility has grown to include scheduling - quite a challenge for such a planner - throw her a last minute call-out, or a needed change in days off or holidays, and you'll see her twitch, and then she'll get right to work at covering the time.

Deb is an extremely devoted employee. She takes everything she does very seriously; this isn't to imply that she doesn't have a great sense of humor and the ability to have fun (as long as it fits in the schedule). Rather, it is an example of her sense of responsibility.

We have been blessed by Deb's gifts tenfold! She is the quiet voice of reason and organization that keeps the place rolling. She is not one who does a good job for the accolades. She goes about her business with an unobtrusive confidence.

The Westerly Nursing Home is fortunate to have Deb on staff. We are proud of the job she does, the kindness that she shows, and the sense of order that she brings to the workplace. Thank you Deb!