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About Us

Recovery & Comfort Designed Around You

Rehabilitation Center of Allison focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care and offering a welcoming atmosphere where expert caregivers deliver personalized treatments, aiding in physical recovery and enhancing overall quality of life.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Makayla W.
Lisa M.
Judy O.

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Makayla W.

Administrator

Makayla’s career in healthcare began at just 16 years old, working in the kitchen as a dietary aide—and from that moment, she was hooked. Over the years, she’s worked her way up through nearly every facet of senior care: from CNA to Assisted Living Manager, then Business Office Manager, and now proudly serves as Administrator at Rehabilitation Center of Allison. This hands-on experience gives her a well-rounded perspective and a deep appreciation for the dedication it takes to deliver quality care.

For Makayla, this work is personal. She’s on a mission to change the perception of nursing homes as communities full of connection, laughter, learning, and new beginnings. She’s most inspired by the residents who blossom into the most active participants in daily life. It’s those transformations that fuel her commitment to creating an environment where happy residents and happy families are the norm—and where quality of care goes hand in hand with quality of life.

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Lisa M.

Director of Nursing

Lisa brings heartfelt commitment and hands-on leadership to her role as Director of Nursing at Rehabilitation Center of Allison. A lifelong dreamer of becoming a nurse, she turned that dream into reality, enrolling in nursing school at Purdue Global University and graduating as a registered nurse in 2019. She joined Rehabilitation Center of Allison in 2022 and has proudly led its nursing team ever since.

To Lisa, Allison is more than a workplace—it feels like a second home. She holds herself and her team to the highest standard of care, always striving to treat residents the way she’d want her own parents or grandparents treated. That approach shows: resident satisfaction remains high, and many share how genuinely happy they are to call the community home. With empathy at her core and leadership shaped by real-life experience, Lisa continues to inspire a culture of comfort, respect, and exceptional care.

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Judy O.

Assisted Living Manager

Judy has proudly led Elm Springs Independent & Assisted Living as the Assisted Living Manager for the past nine years, bringing warmth, dedication, and a deep appreciation for seniors to everything she does. Her journey began humbly at Java’s Bakery and Deli—just next door—where she worked part-time for two years before being invited to join the Elm Springs team. Starting as a universal aide, she spent 11 years learning the ins and outs of resident care, eventually stepping into leadership and building a close-knit team she describes as one that “truly cares about our tenants and supports each other.”

Her passion for working with older adults comes from a genuine love for hearing their stories and honoring their resilience. Judy believes deeply in helping seniors maintain independence while receiving the care they need, and she takes pride in creating an environment where that balance is possible. Under her leadership, Elm Springs earned a deficiency-free survey in May 2025—an achievement she credits to the strong team she’s built.

Awards

Recent recipient of the 2026 AHCA National Quality Award Program – Bronze Award

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The Rehabilitation Center offers compassionate and high-quality care to individuals in need of assistance. The dedicated staff goes above and beyond to make a positive impact on the residents’ lives.
— Danielle L.

The staff is great. Most staff go above and beyond to make sure residents are taken care of and feel like they are at home. It's nice to see the staff communicating and laughing together and with the residents. It makes a positive and inviting atmosphere for the guest/families visiting.
— Alesha R.

My father-in-law just moved in a few weeks ago. The facility is clean, the staff cares & that's hard to find. Thank you for providing him with such thoughtful companionship during this period of transition, your support means a great deal to our family.
— Tara M.

I can’t say enough positive things about the Rehabilitation Center of Allison!! Great staff! CNAs and nurses are outstanding! Clean rooms, great food, fun activities and great staff. It’s a great family and home to be a part of!
— Kristi A.

The staff is very friendly, they take wonderful care of the residents and they go above and beyond to ensure they are all happy throughout the day! Lots of laughter between staff and residents. You can definitely feel the love when you walk in the doors
— Kara S.