Meet Our
Dedicated Team

Family-Centered
Senior Care

At Christopher House, our team is the heart of everything we do. Many of our employees have been part of the Christopher House family for more than 15 years — a reflection of the strong relationships, supportive culture, and meaningful connections built within our community every day.

From nurses and therapists to support staff and caregivers, our team shares a genuine passion for helping others and creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected, and truly cared for. The compassion and dedication our staff brings to work each day are what make Christopher House feel more like family than a healthcare facility.

We believe when people love where they work, it shows in the care they provide — and that spirit can be felt throughout Christopher House every day.

Skilled Nursing Team

Thomas Sullivan

Administrator

Thomas Sullivan has been a licensed nursing home administrator for over 30 years. As a third-generation administrator, Thomas is proud to honor the memories of his mother and grandfather who help mold his work ethic and values. He has and always will think of the residents, families, and employees first. Both of his parents have been nursing home residents, and he had the honor to have his staff care for his grandfather until his passing. So, he knows first-hand what the families that he serves go through on a daily basis.
Skilled Nursing Team

Jennifer MacDowell BSN, RN

Director of Nursing

Jennifer began her career in the Belmont Home kitchen in 1994 and went on to serve Christopher House in roles ranging from CNA and LPN to RN, Unit Manager, Case Manager, and Assistant Director of Nursing. Christopher House supported her nursing education through the Inter-Care LPN program in 2004 and an LPN-to-RN bridge program in 2007. Promoted to Director of Nursing Services in 2026, Jennifer brings more than 20 years of nursing experience, deep ties to the Christopher House community, and a straightforward, hands-on approach to caring for residents and supporting staff.

Skilled Nursing Team
Skilled Nursing Team

Chidimma Okoli, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Chidimma Okoli is an internist in Worcester, Massachusetts who specializes in geriatric medicine. She is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine in 2004.
Skilled Nursing Team

Bassem Hanna, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Bassem G. Hanna is a family medicine doctor with a practice in West Boylston, Massachusetts. He is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Cairo University School of Medicine in 1993.
Skilled Nursing Team
Skilled Nursing Team

Laura Gould, RPT

Director of Rehabilitation

Laura received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 1996 from Simmons College. She then worked for ten years at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, in both inpatient and outpatient departments, attaining a Level III Clinician status. At Fairlawn Rehab, Laura became Neurodevelopmental treatment certified, worked extensively in the Seating and Positioning Clinic and assisted with instituting the multi-discipline Spasticity Clinic. Laura joined the Christopher House team in 2006 as a per diem PT and gradually worked into a full time position. Laura was promoted to the position as Director of Rehabilitation Services in November of 2022.
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