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Meet Our Team

Our compassionate and professional staff are committed to providing the highest quality of care and to crafting amenities and services for a vibrant and warmhearted home for our senior residents. Our team of caregivers invest in maximizing the strengths of each individual and bring a wealth of experience to our community. Please let us introduce you to some of the staff who will help you make the key decisions in selecting the right apartment and best care for you or your loved one.

Christine Nye

Executive Director

cnye@haydengroveseniorliving.com

Christine Nye brings deep dedication and experience to her role as Executive Director at Hayden Grove Bloomington. Christine’s journey began at just eight years old when she started volunteering, igniting a lifelong commitment to serving the senior community. Over the past 30 years, she has built a distinguished career across various facets of senior care, including Skilled Nursing, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Geriatric Mental Health. Christine’s dedication is matched by her family’s shared commitment, as each family member also works within the senior healthcare sector. She has been married for 31 years and is a proud mother of three. Christine’s passion shines through in her daily work, where she strives to create meaningful, positive moments for those she serves.

Cara Lewandoski

Director of Sales

clewandoski@haydengroveseniorliving.com

Cara is the Director of Sales in senior living, bringing more than 30 years of the hospitality experience to every family she meets. She believes choosing a new home is one of life's most personal decisions, and she approaches it with the same warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care that has defined her career. Having spent decades welcoming guests and making people feel at ease, Cara brings those skills to senior living, where she guides residents and their loved ones with patience and honesty. Her focus is helping each person find a community where they feel comfortable, valued, and truly at home.

Carrie Speidel

Director of Sales

cspeidel@haydengroveseniorliving.com

Carrie Speidel brings deep dedication and experience to her role as Sales Director at Hayden Grove Bloomington. Carrie’s journey began in childhood when she started volunteering with seniors, igniting a lifelong passion for serving seniors. Over the past several decades, she has built a meaningful career across various areas of senior care, including roles as Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Resident Services Coordinator, and Marketing Director. Each role has further deepened her commitment to guiding families through the transition to senior living with empathy and expertise. Carrie’s dedication is reflected in her thoughtful, compassionate approach, as she supports individuals and families in navigating their options with confidence and clarity. Carrie’s passion shines through in her daily work, where she strives to create a warm, welcoming experience for each family she serves. Carrie is a proud mother to a college-aged child and enjoys working out, traveling internationally, and curling up with a good book.