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Saint Elizabeth Community  - Just like family
Celebrating 125 Years (1882-2007) - Caring Through the Ages

Management Biographies

Matthew R. Trimble
Administrator

Matt has spent his entire professional career serving residents at The Saint Elizabeth Home. In 2001, he was responsible for overseeing the development of the new nursing home in East Greenwich and for helping residents in Providence successfully transfer to the new home. 

Under Matt's watchful eye, The Saint Elizabeth Home has achieved deficiency-free status from the Rhode Island Department of Health, and national accreditation with commendation.  Matt served as project leader of an interdisciplinary team that researched and chose an electronic medical records provider for The Saint Elizabeth Community.  Electronic medical records were implemented at Saint Elizabeth Home in the summer of 2007.

Matt is an active member of (and professionally certified by) the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).  He is a past president of the Rhode Island Chapter of ACHCA and has previously served as vice president and treasurer.  Matt still serves on the leadership team of RI FACHCA.  He graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in health management and policy.

Andrea Smith
Director of Nursing Services

Andrea Smith, a 13-year employee of The Saint Elizabeth Home, manages a 24-hour, 115-person staff of caregivers.She reports directly to the administrator and is a member of senior staff for the Home.

She is a nursing graduate of the Community College of Rhode Island and is certified in gerontology.

In addition to her full-time capacity, Andrea volunteers as a member of the Urban League Guild and is a board member for the Rhode Island Free Clinic.

Kathy Parker
Director of Admissions

Kathy is responsible for assisting families and potential applicants with the admissions process within the Saint Elizabeth Community since 1997.  She’s a graduate of Salve Regina University, and has been working within the healthcare industry since 1992. 


Kerri Frigon
Admissions Coordinator
Kerri is responsible for coordinating the admissions at Saint Elizabeth Home.  An employee of Saint Elizabeth Home for 7 years,  Kerri has a great understanding of the community and the resources available to our residents, and applicants.  Kerri  has a BS from the University of Rhode Island, and resides in Coventry with her husband and son.


 


The Rev. Dr. Donald H. Crosby
Chaplain
Don joined the Saint Elizabeth Home's staff in September 2006 and is responsible for meeting the spiritual needs of the residents.  An ordained American Baptist Minister, Don was educated at the Gordon Conwell Divinity School and the Andover Newton Theological Seminary.