About Inspira Health Group

Joseph Cilone

President, Co-Owner, RN, LNHA, HSE

Joseph Cilone, RN, LNHA, HSE, is Co-Owner and President of Inspira Health Group. After discharge from the US Marine Corps in 1991, Joe earned a BS in Nursing from Franciscan University in 1996. He then began his career with us as a nursing supervisor at Calcutta. He received his nursing home administrator’s license in 1999 and served as the Administrator at Caprice. Joe went on to become the company’s VP of Operations in 2004 before purchasing it with three local partners in 2007 and moving into his current position. In addition to his work with Inspira, Joe also serves on the board of directors of the Ohio Health Care Association. When he’s not working, he likes to golf, spend time with his family, and is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

Nick Berardino

Chief Financial Officer, Co-Owner

Nick Berardino is Co-Owner of Inspira Health Group, as well as its Chief Financial Officer. He holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Mount Union. Nick became a part of Inspira in 2015 after 15 years in the banking industry. He joined us after experiencing the strength of character of the management, the potential for growth as a company, and most importantly, the world-class care offered to his own relatives who received assisted living and rehab services in our various facilities. When he’s not at work, Nick enjoys spending time with his family and friends, biking, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns.

Judy Howell

Vice President of Operations, WTA, RN, BSN, LNHA

Judy Howell, RN, BSN, LNHA, WTA, is the Vice President of Operations for Inspira Health Group. In this role, she oversees administrative and clinical operations including the MDS, quality measures, quality incentive, and five star for all facilities. Judy began her career in long-term healthcare in 1996 as an STNA while attending nursing school at Kent State University, and she has enjoyed making the industry both her passion and career. She belongs to the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nurses and took a Core of Knowledge course from OHCA. When she is not working, Judy enjoys spending time with her family and her three chocolate labs. She also loves to spend as much time as possible relaxing on a beach just about anywhere whenever she can.

Deanna Beadnell

Corporate Director of Activities, AAP-BC, CDP, CDCM, CADDCT

Deanna Beadnell, AAP-BC, CDP, CDCM, CADDCT, is our Corporate Director of Activities. She oversees the activity departments in all facilities, making sure we are offering the residents the ability to live their lives to the fullest through socialization and stimulation. She also develops Person-Centered Dementia programming for our residents and trains staff on how to best interact with residents who have dementia. Deanna holds many certifications, including Advanced Activity Professional-Board Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Manager, and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. She is also a member of the NAAP (National Association of Activity Professionals) and the NCCDP (National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners). Deanna earned her Associate of Applied Science – Gerontology Certification at Stark State College. This is a second career for Deanna, who retired in 2008. She had always wanted to work in a nursing home, so she obtained her STNA certification in 2014 when she was able to return to the work force. Helping those with dementia is her passion, and it drove her to take every opportunity to advance her career to where she is today. Deanna lives on a farm and loves spending time outdoors. She also loves to read and spend time with her children and grandchildren.

Rebecca Du Vall-Berger

Corporate Director of Clinical Services, RN, WTA, IPCO

Rebecca Du Vall-Berger, RN, WTA, is the Corporate Director of Clinical Services. In this role, she provides oversight for all of our facilities, leading and supervising the nursing department. She is in charge of the nursing care for all of our residents and is responsible for hiring and developing our nursing staff. Becky has a family member who is an RN, and after researching and writing a report on her career for a high school project, she immediately knew the nursing field was the career path she wanted to follow. She began working in healthcare in 1995 as an STNA, then graduated from Kent State University with her AND-RN and WTA (Wound Care Certification). In her free time, Becky enjoys spending time with family and watching her son play baseball year-round.

Mary Jean Cappabianca

Corporate Admissions and Social Services Director, LSW

Mary Jean Cappabianca, LSW, is our Corporate Admissions and Social Services Director. She oversees our team of licensed social workers and designees in each of our facilities, and she coordinates the admissions process, always maintaining the most up-to-date knowledge of insurance criteria. Mary Jean is also our case management expert and develops discharge plans to ensure all residents transition safely when they leave our facilities, through coordination with community resources, home health care, and financial planning assistance. Bottom line, Mary Jean is your advocate, ensuring all residents and families receive optimal care of their psychosocial and emotional needs. She has been with us since 1995, bringing with her 14 years of previous skilled nursing experience. She started out as a nursing assistant in 1980 and joined the social services staff a year later. She became a licensed social worker in the State of Ohio in 1988 and received her bachelor’s in social work from Youngstown State University in 1997. When she’s not at work, Mary Jean enjoys cooking for friends and family, as well as spending time with her husband, John, and their dogs, Molly and ChiChi Rodriguez.

Valerie Foy

Administrator, LNHA

Canterbury

Valerie Foy, LNHA, is the Administrator at Canterbury. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the building’s operations, such as planning, staff development and supervision, as well as maintaining appropriate standards for residents, to ensure they receive the highest quality of care. She earned a BS in Healthcare Administration at the University of Phoenix and a Master of Healthcare Administration at Franklin University.
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rhonda thomas

Director of Nursing, RN

Canterbury

Rhonda Thomas, RN, is the Director of Nursing at Canterbury. Rhonda manages resident care from a clinical perspective. She has always loved helping others and began her healthcare career working as an STNA after high school.
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Joseph M. Cilone

Administrator, LNHA

Elmwood | Caprice

Joseph M. Cilone, LNHA, is the Administrator at both Caprice and Elmwood. As such, he manages each facility’s staff and budgets and keeps us up-to-date with state compliance. Joey holds a BS in accounting from West Liberty University and has worked for us ever since graduating in 2018.
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Louis Volino

Medical Director, DO

Elmwood | Caprice

Louis Volino, DO, is the Medical Director of Caprice and Elmwood. He treats patients and manages our nurse practitioners at those locations as well as at our Calcutta facility. Dr. Volino is a graduate of John Carroll University and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Kimberly Johnson

Clinical Director, LPN

Elmwood

Kimberly Johnson, LPN, CEAL, is our Clinical Director at Elmwood. She is responsible for all aspects of assisted living policy and procedures, to remain in compliance with Ohio laws and regulations. Her duties vary widely from collaborating with families, doctors, and residents themselves to ensure their satisfaction and to maintain a safe environment, to hiring and training staff, to assessing new residents, to reviewing charts.
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Kaitlyn Mangan

Administrator, LNHA, Certified Dementia Practitioner

Carroll

Kaitlyn Mangan, LNHA, is the Administrator at Carroll as well as a Certified Dementia Practitioner. The primary purpose of her job is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest quality care is provided to our residents at all times.
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Nicole Jones

Director of Nursing, RN

Carroll

Nicole Jones, RN, is the Director of Nursing at Carroll, where she directs, oversees, and evaluates nursing personnel with specific attention to providing quality patient care. After working for 10 years with developmentally disabled adults in a supportive living site as a Life Coach, Nicole attended Stark State College of Technology and completed the LPN to RN bridge program.
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Joseph M. Cilone

Administrator, LNHA

Elmwood | Caprice

Joseph M. Cilone, LNHA, is the Administrator at both Caprice and Elmwood. As such, he manages each facility’s staff and budgets and keeps us up-to-date with state compliance. Joey holds a BS in accounting from West Liberty University and has worked for us ever since graduating in 2018.
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Louis Volino

Medical Director, DO

Elmwood | Caprice

Louis Volino, DO, is the Medical Director of Caprice and Elmwood. He treats patients and manages our nurse practitioners at those locations as well as at our Calcutta facility. Dr. Volino is a graduate of John Carroll University and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Jessica Carson

Director of Nursing, RN

Caprice

Jessica Carson, RN, is our Director of Nursing at Caprice. She manages the day-to-day responsibilities of the nursing department and manages and tracks all the COVID-19 testing of our residents and staff. Jessica was inspired to become a nurse after caring for her grandfather who had terminal lung cancer.
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Ryan Toolson

Pulmonologist

Caprice

Ryan Toolson, DO, specializes in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He attended Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, where he earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine and completed a residency for Internal Medicine at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, Michigan.
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Ashlee Russo

Pulmonologist

Caprice

Ashlee Russo, MD, is a pulmonary and critical care physician with Pulmonary Rehabilitation Associates in Boardman, Ohio. She received her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical University and completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Ohio State University Medical Center, followed by a pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
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Ghazaleh Bigdeli

Pulmonologist

Caprice

Ghazaleh Bigdeli, MD, earned her medical degree from Azad Medical University of Tehran. She completed her internship, residency, and chief of residency at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh and her fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Allegheny General Hospital.
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Stacey Howell

Administrator

Calcutta

Stacey Howell, LNHA, earned his English Education degree at West Liberty State College and his Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Kent State East Liverpool. Stacey began working at Calcutta as an STNA while he waited for his nursing license following graduation, and he’s been with us working in long-term healthcare ever since.
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Mumtaz Husain

Medical Director, MD

Calcutta

Mumtaz Husain, MD, is the Medical Director for Calcutta, a position he has held with us since 1996. Dr. Husain is also a full-time physician at an internal medicine private practice and serves on the staff of the Internal Medicine Department at East Liverpool City Hospital.
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John McIntosh

Director of Nursing

Calcutta

John McIntosh wears many hats and is involved in just about every aspect of our organization’s operations. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an Associate of Nursing Science degree from Kent State University, John was able to put both degrees to use on a daily basis working at Calcutta—and he’s been here for 24 years.
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