With over 25 years in long-term care leadership, Cassandra is a seasoned Licensed Nursing Home Administrator known for driving operational excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her hands-on experience spans frontline facility management to regional oversight, where she consistently improved financial performance, enhanced team accountability, and elevated quality of care.

At SMK Medical, Cassandra partners with facility leaders to deliver strategic support that strengthens survey outcomes, increases census, and optimizes overall operations. Her unique ability to blend compassionate leadership with data-driven results makes her a trusted advisor to administrators and owners alike.

Core Expertise

• Survey Readiness & Compliance: Leads teams through successful annual and revisit surveys with low-level citations.
• Operational Oversight: Manages complex budgets, improves staffing models, and streamlines processes.
• Census & Case Mix Growth: Implements targeted strategies to increase admissions and drive revenue.
• Leadership Development: Coaches department heads and administrators to align teams with facility goals.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Wayne State University
• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)
• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
• MCAL Program Completion

Cassandra’s dedication to quality care and her decades of operational success make her an essential part of SMK Medical’s mission to elevate post-acute care.