Generations at Rock Island has a great staff. When you visit or tour Generations at Rock Island, you will have the opportunity to meet members of our leadership and management team. Please make a point to stop in or introduce yourself while you are visiting our community. Our staff loves to meet the families and friends of our residents and guests.
Amie Behrens
ADMINISTRATOR
Amie Behrens is the Administrator at Generations at Rock Island, located on the northwestern border of Illinois. Before becoming the Administrator, Amie held many roles, slowly soaking up lots of experience to help her become successful as a building Administrator. Amie’s healthcare career started off as our Dietary Manager, soon after she moved to Social Services where she really found her calling in healthcare. She quickly found herself in the marketing and admission coordinator position.
Having been through many positions and challenges, Amie saw the changes that needed to be done in order to be able to provide the best care possible. As the Administrator, Amie was given the opportunity to implement those changes and change the lives of her residents.
In Amie’s own words, “be the change you wan’t to see in the world; I have to exemplify that quality. My goal at Generations is to make it a 5 star facility for resident care quality and a great place to work”.
Joann Stribling, RN, MSN
Director of Nursing, DON
Joann’s path in healthcare was profoundly influenced by her mother, Shirley Phillips. Her mother’s unwavering support cultivated her passion for nursing and compassion for patients. “She taught me to truly listen, care, and treat every individual with respect.”
Joann commenced her journey as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in 1986. The desire to make a more profound impact led her to pursue higher education. Earning her LPN, RN, BSN, and ultimately her MSN, each degree strengthening her commitment to exceptional patient care. Joann’s quest for a leadership role in geriatrics led her to Generations. After an insightful interview and tour, she knew she had found her professional home, resonating with its values and objectives.
“As the Director of Nursing (DON) at Generations, I am driven to create a collaborative work environment that prioritizes efficiency while delivering top-tier patient care. Quality remains central to my mission, ensuring every patient is treated with the same high standard of care and respect. Outside of my professional pursuits, I cherish moments with my family and find relaxation by my pool on sunny days. Seeking solace in beach vacations and the freedom of horseback riding, I find renewal in nature’s embrace.”
Marie Salinas
Admissions Director
Marie Salinas is the Admissions Director of Generations at Rock Island. Having almost stumbled into her current position, Marie quickly found her calling. Starting out as the receptionist, Marie took the initiative to learn the industry with such a burning passion that her actions were quickly recognized by upper management. Marie come into the Admissions spot eager to rise up to the challenge and make a change in the way families deal with the task of finding a loved one proper nursing care.
Being raised by her grandparents, Marie felt drawn to geriatrics care. “Having always been around my grandparents, I have always felt connected to our seniors”. Marie’s favorite part of her position is having the ability to soothe families going through a difficult time and guiding them through the potential difficult admissions process.
Marie makes it her career objective at Generations to always be there for the families, to help those in need and give your loved ones the attention they deserve.
