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Our Lives Are Devoted To Enriching Yours

Make our family part of yours.

Both Residents and their families enjoy peace of mind, knowing that the The Gardens Assisted Living / Memory Care family of staff in Greenville, SC is providing the best in life - with a smile. The Gardens are managed by a team of experienced professionals, who make it the haven it is.

Remember how nice it is to be with people who love their work? People with a spirit of fun? People who love to make new friends? Our Staff feels that way.

Our entire staff honors each request promptly, large or small. Even better, they anticipate ways to make life more pleasant - without waiting to be asked. That's The Gardens hospitality.

Click on a member of our staff's name to learn why they love working for the residents of The Gardens:


Jane Ford, CRCFA Executive Director

Jane Ford, CRCFAExecutive Director

"My husband and I are both from Charleston, SC, but have raised our two sons and made our home in the Upstate of SC since 1983.. My business background for many years was in Sales and Marketing in the hospitality industry, but in 1997 my heart found a new passion in the assisted living industry. I have served two other assisted living communities in South Carolina as the Executive Director before coming to The Gardens at Eastside. I truly enjoy working with our senior population and feel so blessed to be able to work here at The Gardens with the best team around. I strive to make a difference in each of the lives of our residents and staff, but they are the ones who make a difference in mine."

Adam Olson, CRCFA Assistant Executive Director

Adam Olson, CRCFAAssistant Executive Director

"I am married with two daughters and I first started working in long term care in early 1999. I joined The Gardens in 2003 and have worked in several different departments since my start. I am currently in charge of internal marketing and overseeing the Dietary and Maintenance department. Ever since I walked through our front doors, I have known that The Gardens is the perfect fit for me. I could not imagine another job that could possibly be more rewarding."

BJ Burns, CSA Marketing Director

BJ Burns, CSAMarketing Director

"Hello! My name is B.J. Burns and I am the Marketing Director of The Gardens at Eastside
community. I have worked in health care marketing since 1989 and have been at The Gardens since 2005. I am a Parish Nurse and have also served on the Alzheimer's Board of Directors since 1989. My passion has always been to work with senior adults and I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful team here."

at Paris Business Office Manager

Pat ParisBusiness Office Manager

"My husband and I have lived all over the United States and settled in the upstate in 1991. We have two grown children. I have many years experience in business and human resources and enjoy
working here at The Gardens at Eastside. The people here at The Gardens are very warm and thoughtful and it is a great place for your loved ones to live."

Debbie Bennett, R.N. Resident Care Director

Debbie Bennett, R.N.Resident Care Director

"My husband and I have made Greenville, SC our home since November 2000, coming from Indiana. We have a daughter and plan to expand our family. I have been a Registered Nurse since 1998 and my primary passion in Nursing has always been for the senior population. My background includes management of a skilled/rehab unit and also management in assisted living. I thank God each day for allowing me to be a part of the residents' lives and to work with this amazing team at The Gardens!"

Brandi Holden Life Enrichment Program Coordinator

Brandi BlizzardLife Enrichment Program Coordinator

"I started my career at The Gardens in 2002. After working in several departments, I found my passion in activities in 2003. It is such a blessing to be part of our residents' lives, and to bring a little sunshine to them each day! I am so thankful to God for being able to work in such an awesome ministry, and to be part of such a great team!"

John Murray Director of Residential/Dietary Services

John MurrayDirector of Residential/Dietary Services

"I believe that serving others is my calling. I see it as a blessing to work at The Gardens. As a previous business owner, I have several years experience in Maintenance and Dietary services which is a good fit for my position. My wife's family has lived in the Greenville area for over 20 years and I moved here in 2002 with my wife and son. Current hobbies include playing baseball with my son, hiking, traveling, and eating good food! I look forward to meeting you when you visit The Gardens!"

Peggy Geer Life Enrichment Program Coordinator

Peggy GeerLife Enrichment Program Coordinator

"What a gift from God to be able to work with the senior population! I have been in sales and marketing for many years and have worked with three assisted living communities within the Greenville area since 1998, serving as Director of Marketing and Activities. My prayer for two years was to have the opportunity to work at The Gardens and it was finally answered in June of 2007. I am excited to be working in activities here and cannot wait to see all the great things the future will bring."

Lyla Poynter Director of Resident Relations

Lyla PoynterDirector of Resident Relations

"My husband and I moved to beautiful Greenville, SC in June of 1991 and have thoroughly enjoyed raising our five children here. My background in sales and marketing has crossed over into healthcare many times in my career, including a position with one of the area hospitals as their Community Advocate for maternal/child health programs. I've always had a passion for serving the senior population and am thrilled to be a part of the terrific team we are blessed with here at The Gardens!"