When your family needs our family, River House eases caregiver concerns by providing exceptional support, medical care, and an engaging community for aging adults.
Each day at River House, essential community socialization and therapeutic recreation helps to slow cognitive decline and keeps aging adults feeling more engaged, happier, and healthier.
River House’s collaborative approach has earned us recognition as an “Adult Day Services Center of Distinction” by the National Adult Day Services Association. This honor speaks to our exceptional team who put their heart and soul into everything they do for the families that become part of our family.
Meet the Team
Our professional staff represents the most talented, compassionate, and experienced experts in the field of adult day services. Our committed nurses, health aides, therapeutic recreation specialists, and administrators make certain that every participant receives individualized care to ensure their comfort, safety, and happiness each day.
A word from our Executive Director
River House is more than a program. It’s a community built on dignity, connection, and care. During my time here as Executive Director, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an incredible team while getting to know our participants and their families in meaningful, personal ways. Every day, I see how essential adult day services are, not just for aging adults, but for caregivers who need support, reassurance, and partnership. My background in social services and my own experience as a caregiver shape how I lead River House, with a focus on practical support, thoughtful programming, and clear communication with families. I am deeply proud of the work we do here and committed to ensuring River House remains a place where people feel welcomed, respected, and supported at every stage of aging.
Dee Hernandez, MPA, CDP
Care Team
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Yvette Nugent, RN
Health Manager
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Cherie Reyes, RN
Program Nurse
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Liz Minott
Senior Health Aide
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Bonetta Taylor, CNA
Senior Alzheimer’s Aide
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Malisa Champion, CNA
Health Aide
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Gloria Guise
Therapeutic Recreation Manager
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Emily Sluga
Recreation Assistant
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Margo Bruno
Recreation Assistant
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Elmer Vicente
Recreation Assistant
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Christopher Fountain
Facilities/ Transportation Coordinator
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Richard Spezzano
Bus Driver
Administrative Staff
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Cathy Youngman
Development Officer
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Jaime Ruggiero
Controller
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Phyllis Grosso
Receptionist
Board of Directors
Lorraine Kelly, Vice President
Dan Quigley, Treasurer
Juliana Ogilvie, Secretary
Michael Basham, Trustee
Vivian Bacon
Jennifer Behette
Len Beinstein
David Dall
Ann Hagmann
Leah Marmon
Diane Saul
Margaret Wheeler
Ken Wheeler
Advisory Board
Kathleen Burgweger
Ginny Caragol
Lori Ann Contadino
Heather Keane
Michael Leach
Linda Longmire
Peggy Martino
Jean Raben
Janet Stone-McGuigan
Annual Report
For nearly 50 years, River House has made a difference for families in Greenwich, Stamford, and surrounding towns. We are committed to transparency and release our annual report each year to showcase how we utilize funding for our operations. Click on the Annual Report image to view our most recent report, or download with the link below.