Our Staff

BJ Baskerville
BJ BaskervilleAdministrator
BJ earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska–Omaha and his master’s degree in public health from the University of South Dakota. BJ has been a licensed nursing home administrator since 2012 and is currently serving on the Iowa Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Board. Growing up in the industry with a mother who worked as a long-term care nurse, BJ developed a deep passion for serving seniors in the community. At West Ridge, he values the people—both residents and team members—and is committed to maintaining a tradition of outstanding quality care through the Eden Alternative Model.
Katie Ross-Candia
Katie Ross-CandiaBC-RN, BSN, DON, COTA, WCC - Director of Nursing
Graduate of Kirkwood Community College with Associates Degree in both Occupational Therapy and Nursing. Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Mt. Mercy University. Board certified gerontology nurse and wound care certified.
Clete Younger, M.D.
Clete Younger, M.D.Medical Director
Amiee Luedeman
Amiee LuedemanA.R.N.P
Charlene Vasey-Larson
Charlene Vasey-LarsonRD, LD, Dietician
Amanda Rose
Amanda RoseDoctor of Physical Therapy, Director of Rehab Services
Mike Dreismeier
Mike DreismeierMaintenance Supervisor
Chef Ty
Chef TyDietary Supervisor
Crystal Anthes
Crystal AnthesHuman Resources
Nell Wagner
Nell WagnerSocial Worker
Jill Hines, ADON
Jill Hines, ADONMDS Coordinator
Goldie Goodwin
Goldie GoodwinEnvironmental & Laundry Services Manager
Traci Pfeiffer, RN
Traci Pfeiffer, RNAdmissions Coordinator
Trikkessa Abdullah
Trikkessa AbdullahAdministrative Assistant
Tucker
TuckerToy Poodle