Fairmount has a ratio of 1 care staff to 5 residents. We have the BEST ratio in Tucson! We want our residents to receive specialized care based on who they are as a whole person. Our residents are family and we want them to be treated like it!
La’ahna N.
Community Director (ED), Medical Assistant,
Med Tech & Certified Caregiver
We've known La’ahna since 2013 at St. Augustine High School, where she graduated. She began working at Fairmount in 2017 after she graduated from Pima Medical College. She started at Fairmount as a Assistant Caregiver and has worked her way up the ladder from Caregivers to trusted Business Manager. In 2023 she completed the manager training courses and met all requirements to become our Community Manager and is now our Executive Director. She is still involved on a daily basis with our residents and will act as a caregiver or Med tech to stay fresh with our residents and our Caregivers. She is one-of-a kind that brings a love and kindness to our Fairmount Residents that is unmatched. She is always able to help out when needed. Her strongest gift to Fairmount is her understanding of our residents, our employee and their families. She brings a big heart and intelligence to everything she does. She has the gift of keeping everything running smoothly and working with our residents, their families, our staff and the State of Arizona, often on the same day at the same time.
Patricia R.
Business Manager, Life Enrichment Specialist &
Certified Caregiver
We've known Patricia since 2014. She started out as our intern while attending Saint Mary's University, graduating in 2021. She is an old soul. Her gift to our residents is how she relates to them, making each senior feel listened to and cared for. She knows each resident, their likes, dislikes and interests. She is quick to organize activities, special projects and games, keeping everyone mentally sharp. She plans to continue her schooling at the University of Arizona and then become our in-house Doctor.
Jackie S.
Wellness Director, Certified Caregiver & Med-Tech
Jackie has been with Fairmount since we opened in 2012. She has worked her way up from Caregiver to our Wellness Director. She ensures that all of our residents are receiving the specialized care they deserve and need. After graduating from Nursing School she became our Wellness Director. She communicates with Fairmount medical partners, hospice, pharmacies and the Resident's Medical Power of Attorney. Jackie is more than knowledgeable regarding our residents because she is hands- on, she knows our families and Fairmount’s procedures like the back of her hand. No one can break down medical jargon like Jackie. She has always been a part of Fairmount.
Bonnie
Certified Caregiver & Med-Tech
Bonnie is a retired teacher who just keeps giving. After years of teaching children she is now learning from our Residents. Her interests range from acting to making movies in her off time and she brings a bit of it to Fairmount every day. She is compassionate and very warm with her residents. As our Med Tech, she is detail oriented and makes sure everyone has the correct medication and appropriate dosage. She’s been with Fairmount since 2019 and we couldn’t do without her.
Lorna R.
Certified Caregiver & Med-Tech
Lorna is our lead Caregiver and Med-Tech with over 25 years of experience working with Seniors. She is the person we all run to for help. Lorna is loving, very patient and engages with our residents. She grew up on an Island in the Philippines and goes back every year to see her family. She brings a respect for our Seniors that is often overlooked in the United States. In her spare time she loves to hike, bird-watch and experience nature. Lorna loves taking care of people and has made it her life's work. We are so grateful to have her a part of our lives. She is a part of our family since 2012, when Fairmount first opened.
Nicole M.
Certified Caregiver & Med-Tech,
Activity Specialist
Nicole is a very special Caregiver because of the way she interacts with our residents, always coming up with new ideas and activities to keep everyone interested in life. She has a love of helping people and making them laugh. Nicole’s laughter is contagious, as well as medicine for our Residents. We need as much laughter as possible at this age. She has always been a caregiver but became certified in 2016 when she started working for Fairmount. She is the mother of two wonderful children who come to visit Fairmount often. Nicole brings creativity, joy and hard work to Fairmount. Thank you Nicole.
Tiffany H.
Certified Caregiver & Med-Tech
Tiffany has been in senior living forever and has been with Fairmount since 2014. She is a caregiver and a med-tech, all while recently graduating as a Massage Therapist. She understands the power of touch therapy. She is friendly, compassionate and loves caring for her residents. She is an aspiring nurse.
Blanca T.
Certified Caregiver & Med-Tech
Blanca’s quiet and calm demeanor can make it seem like she’s all work and no play but she’s our go to gal and gets the job done. Blanca has been a certified caregiver for almost 20 years and has been with Fairmount for almost a year. When she isn’t working, Blanca devotes all her spare time to be with her daughter and mother. Blanca’s attentive and mellow qualities bring a sense of serenity and peacefulness to our community that is unmatched.
Jackie R.
Housekeeping Engineer &
Certified Caregiver
Jackie became part of Fairmount even before we opened and is a natural fit . She can do just about anything faster and better than 10 other people. She became a Certified Caregiver because she saw a need with our residents that required hands on attention. She helps get everything ready for a new resident moving in, keeps our building functioning smoothly, efficiently and always deep cleaned. Jackie has three wonderful grown up kids and is now a grandmother, which is her favorite role. She is hands down the best!
Daver V.
Certified Caregiver
Daver or Dave as we call him, is new to the Fairmount team. In such a short amount of time Dave has shinned. Dave is a sweet-tempered soul, and his charming and generous qualities speak for themselves. He provides top notch care and even takes care of his grandma on his days off! Dave says that his dream job is to own an Assisted Living community and plans on receiving his Managers License soon! When Dave isn’t providing care, he can be seen giving the best back scratches!
Yasmine R.
Assistant Caregiver
Yasmine has been a part of Fairmount’s team since 2019. Her sweet and mellow characteristics balance the everyday hustle and bustle. Her calming presence can be attributed to her flower child persona, she loves the outdoors and conveys peace and love. When she isn’t at work or school, Yasmine is a dedicated dog mom and loves to take her pups on hiking adventures around Tucson.
Gabriel R.
Assistant Caregiver
Gabe is new to the caregiving industry, but don’t let that fool you because he is a pro! He is eager to learn and expand his skillset and is in school five days a week to achieve his goal of becoming a certified caregiver. Gabe has a natural talent when it comes to caring for our residents and his quality of care is unmatched. He is our resident teddy bear, and all of our residents adore his calm and caring demeanor.
Kenny M.
Head Chef and Bottle Washer
Kenny has been a part of the Fairmount team for almost a decade! He has been an integral part of our kitchen and community, from preparing our menus, ordering our groceries and chatting with our Residents making sure they get what they want to eat. Without Kenny, we would be lost in the kitchen. He knows health codes like the back of his hand. He ensures the quality and safety of our kitchen. He prepares superb deserts that everyone has grown to expect daily. He is a theme park enthusiast, enjoys going to concerts in his free time and knows a quote from every movie. Kenny is essential to our Kitchen team. Thank you Kenny for all your years of good service and great food!
York Y.
Chef and short order cook
York has been with Fairmount since 2021 and our kitchen crew wouldn’t be the same without him. Before coming to Fairmount, York traveled the country with his band. While on his many journeys, he mastered countless recipes from all walks of life. Since joining our team, York has brought the essence from his travels and applies it to our residents’ meals. From Jamaican curry to authentic Italian cuisine, York does it all. York is now passing all his talents to his young daughter to whom he adores dearly. When he isn’t in the kitchen or spending time with his daughter, he is keeping his love for music alive and can be heard playing the piano for our residents.
Araceli “Celi” A.
Dining Room Attendant
Before coming to Fairmount, Celi worked in housekeeping and says she was looking for a job that gave her a sense of meaning and purpose in life. That’s when she began her search and stumbled into Fairmount! Celi has been at Fairmount for a year now and wants to grow further by becoming a certified caregiver. Celi is full of warmth and compassion, and we know caregiving classes will be a breeze.
Melanie S.
Dining Room Attendant
Melanie is coming up on her one-year anniversary with us, and we couldn’t be prouder to have her on our team. Melanie is currently studying at Pima Community College to receive a Liberal Arts AA Degree and later plans to transfer to Arizona State University to receive her Bachelor of Arts Degree. Along with her current job duties, Melanie has also taken all her knowledge of the arts and has applied them at work. Every Monday, Melanie holds an art workshop for our residents and is even planning on collaborating with our most artistic residents to create a mural.
Linda Updike
Chaplain & In House Musician
Linda has been playing the piano since she was 4 years old and is our lead Singer - Piano player. She brings joy in her music to Fairmount everyday with her wonderful piano playing and sing along. Her tunes range from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s to more current music our residents relate to. Linda's works with Residents in several different capacities. As our Chaplain, she comforts our residents and families during difficult times. Kindness is Linda's Religion - Music is her Life. She has been with Fairmount since 2016.
Mattie Nason
Owner & Governing Authority
Mattie has been working with seniors and their special housing needs since 2000. She created affordable housing for the unique and individual needs of seniors. She has a passion for people, making everyone feel included and at home. She brings life, fun and a special energy to Fairmount. As Financial Manager of Fairmount she understands the burden that finances place on our seniors and their family. She is always available to help and answer questions.
Steve Nason
Manager/Owner and Governing Authority
Steve oversees Fairmount, making sure that we are all doing our best. He was a Navy Hospital Corpsman during the Vietnam War, worked at St. Joe's and St. Mary's Hospital in Nuclear Medicine Department. He graduated from the University of Arizona. Steve's mother had Alzheimer's and eventually passed away which prompted his idea of creating a unique assisted living community that is resident centered. In 2011, he bought and renovated the property that is now Fairmount!