Community Corner
Jennelle Jamison Named Executive Director at Chestnut Knoll
A familiar face at Chestnut Knoll, Jamison served the community for 12 years before joining sister community Keystone Villa at Douglassville
Jennelle Jamison has been promoted to executive director at Chestnut Knoll, a personal care and memory care community in Boyertown.
Jamison is a familiar face to residents, families, and team members at Chestnut Knoll. She previously served as the community’s director of staff development and resident care for 12 years before her 2024 promotion to assistant executive director at sister community Keystone Villa at Douglassville.
“Jennelle’s experience, dedication, and commitment to person-centered care make her an excellent fit to lead Chestnut Knoll,” said Shawn Barndt, regional director of operations for Heritage Senior Living. “Her familiarity with our residents, families, and team members, along with her leadership experience across our communities, will allow her to continue building on the strong foundation at Chestnut Knoll.”
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Her leadership experience includes coordinating and managing training for both newly hired and experienced staff, as well as overseeing the operational systems of the wellness office, including those for caregivers, medication technicians, and licensed professional nursing staff. She has also coordinated care between internal teams and external providers to help meet residents’ ongoing needs.
In 2023, Jamison completed training to become a personal care home administrator. She also holds certifications as an individual trainer and coach of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care. As a trainer, she educates others on the PAC philosophy, which serves as the standard of care for memory care residents at Chestnut Knoll, while teaching practical, relationship-focused dementia care skills.
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Chestnut Knoll offers personal and memory care residences with an affordable month-to-month lease with no buy-in fees. Services include 24-hour personal care assistance with wellness support, meals, housekeeping, social events, and transportation. All residents have access to FOX Stronger Living, an evidence-based continuum of wellness and rehab services. Chestnut Knoll received the 2026 Best Memory Care designation from U.S. News & World Report and was honored with The Mercury Readers' Choice Award in 2025. For more information, visit www.chestnutknoll.com.
