Grace Elgersma, registered nurse

As a registered nurse who cares for long-term care residents at Villa Marie, Grace leads with kindness and great compassion. Families sing her praises. They see how she takes time to care for their loved ones with respect and understanding. She patiently instills calm when a resident may feel anxious or frustrated.

Grace also takes exceptional care of families. It can be stressful to move a loved one into long-term care. There are many unknowns and decisions – like establishing goals of care – that can be stressful for family members. Grace understands. She always takes time to listen and answer any questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.

By treating everyone with compassion and helping them through the long-term journey, Grace ensures this stage of life is peaceful for residents and creates calm and peace of mind for family.