Community Leadership

Advena Living on Woodlawn celebrates the importance of ethics, compassion and commitment in the healthcare profession as we honor our nurses, volunteers and staff, who demonstrate such passion and dedication to our community members every day.

Our staff works side-by-side with families and physicians to ensure our community members are in the most appropriate care setting, customized for their needs and preferences. Our licensed professionals are available to answer questions and address any concerns you or your family may have.

Please feel free to contact our key staff members about our services:

Kimpton Hopkins, Interim Administrator

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I fell in love with long-term care over 20 years ago. Originally licensed in the state of Kansas in 2001, I’ve expanded my licensure to over five states. It truly has been the ride of a lifetime. I love helping care for those who cannot care for themselves—it is both a mission and a calling for me. From a young age, I spent time with older members of my family, gleaning from their knowledge. My maternal grandmother is 107! She taught me the value of being respectful and living a full life. I am a Husband, a Daddy to four, and a Papi to four. One of the tenets I live by is, “I don’t do what I do to get ‘rich’; I do it because I get ‘enriched’ by the lives I affect and those who affect me.”

Coming Soon, Director of Nursing

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Coming Soon, Assistant Director of Nursing

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Marissa Gilliland, Senior Business Office Manager

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I got my CNA when I was 16, then my CMA when I was 21. I have been around long-term care facilities since I was 9 years old. My mom would bring me to work with her and do activities with residents at the nursing homes where she worked. I knew at a young age that working with the elderly was my calling. To hear them say they are glad to see me, or to get a smile when I walk by, is what I strive for every day. Working in medical records gives me knowledge and experience that I use daily.

Coming Soon, Business Office Manager

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Nakiya Hardyway, Director of Nursing Assistants

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Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA) with over 10 years of experience in providing high-quality patient care. Known for a strong team-oriented approach, I thrive in collaborative environments. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy drawing, which helps me express creativity and balance my responsibilities as a mother of three. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and supporting my team in delivering exceptional healthcare.

Whitney Gray, Director of Social Services

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I have worked with Advena since 2010. I started as a CNA and received my certification for Social Service Designee in 2013. I have been in this role ever since and have taken on responsibility for marketing and admissions as well. As a CNA for more than 15 years, I am dedicated to ensuring that every community member receives the care and resources they need to thrive. I am excited about the growth and direction of Advena, and I look forward to growing along with them.

Deedee Greene, Director of Activities

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Raphael Frazier, Director of Food Services

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Barry Farley, Director of Maintenance

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I was raised in a small town in Barber County, Kan. My family moved to Wichita, where I graduated from Northwest High School. I worked in service stations, went to school as an automotive mechanic, worked in construction, and spent 20 years at Bombardier (Learjet) in the engineering and I.T. departments. I started part time at Fountainview before becoming full time, and then Director of Maintenance. I enjoy the satisfaction of repairing things that do not work and making them usable or improving their appearance. I like the facility because of the community members’ appreciation of my work, and it feels like a small community.

Garrett Novotny, Maintenance Technician

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Coming Soon, Maintenance Technician

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Cara Nutsch, Concierge

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