INDEPENDENT LIVING | ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE
INDEPENDENT LIVING | ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE
I’ve held senior clinical management and administrator positions at various New Hampshire facilities for over thirty five years, working for large and small for profit and not for profit entities alike. I was the Administrator for Havenwood Heritage Heights a faith-based senior living community in Concord and later in my career held the same position at Aurora Senior Living in Derry, New Hampshire. I come to Peabody Place from a multi-faceted clinical leadership position from Genesis Healthcare – Pleasant View Center and Harris Hill Center where I developed a culture of accountability and clinical excellence, performance improvement initiatives and resident safety, implementing a person-centered culture of care.
Peabody Place has such a long and rich history in the three rivers city of Franklin where this superb senior living community is very much part of the fabric of the region with incredibly close ties to those who live and work here. Joining the leadership team as the Executive Director feels like a natural step for me in terms of a continuance of my core philosophy – creating a warm, homelike environment where our elders can age with dignity, maintaining their independence for as long as possible.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from the University of Phoenix and continue to maintain my Registered Nurse credential, originally awarded from Concord Hospital School of Nursing.
Outside of work, I very much enjoy family time with my husband of 40 years, my two children and my beautiful granddaughter, a bright light in all of our lives. Together my husband and I enjoy riding our bicycles on any rail trail we can find, hiking, snowshoeing, the ocean, traveling and cooking together. We love New Hampshire and we love to explore local hikes of any kind.
As a dedicated healthcare professional, I bring a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical experience. A proud graduate of the University of New Hampshire, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Health Management and Policy, which has provided me with a strong foundation in the intricacies of the healthcare system.
My career has been deeply rooted in long-term care, where I’ve had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety of roles. Most recently, I obtained my Nursing Home Administrator license and had the honor of leading my previous facility to a deficiency-free health survey. Now, I am eager to leverage my expertise and passion to further elevate the standards at Peabody Place.
My vision is to continue to showcase Peabody Place as the premier choice for individuals who are ready to transition into this community as well as inspiring both local and distant communities to recognize Peabody Place as the ideal place to call home.
I have over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field, in skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living care. I hold a Masters in Business Administration. I have been in the business administration field for 15 years, where I have held a variety of different positions, in bookkeeping, business office management, Medicaid eligibility management, and revenue cycle management. I am grateful to be able to use my experience and skills to this position. I enjoy working with residents and their families with their financial needs.
I am excited to be working at this beautiful community. I enjoy working on the human resource and financial side of the business, and I appreciate being a part of a strong and driven team. I am excited to build relationships with the patients, families, and staff.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I love being outdoors, whether that is boating, walking/ hiking, or camping. We love to explore new places we have never been and love spending time in our beautiful New Hampshire.
I have worked in various leadership roles in the healthcare industry for over twenty years. My career began by serving as a corporate healthcare attorney for the Minnesota Medical Association and later, Cook Children’s Healthcare System. In those roles, I worked closely with medical providers and was especially drawn to work that focused on medical ethics, long-term illnesses and end-of-life care.
As I spent more time in hospitals, medical clinics and hospice centers, I also became interested in the intersection of the arts and healthcare. I researched this topic and learned that certain types of art and music can result in better health outcomes for patients when used in healthcare settings.
As someone who has always enjoyed painting and other artistic pursuits, I began a side career creating evidence-based interactive artwork for the healthcare facilities that I worked at. Ultimately, that led to me starting my own business called, “The Creativity and Wellness Center” where I created customized, evidence-based art and wellness programs for seniors, adults and children in the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
In 2017, my family moved to New Hampshire and I took a role as the Programming Director for an all-memory care assisted living facility in Concord, New Hampshire. In that role, I created purposeful, evidence-based programming for seniors with dementia. I also elected to further my training and become Certified Dementia Practitioner, an End of Life Doula, and a Reiki Master.
I am excited to be a part of the leadership team at Peabody Place and using what I have learned to create fun and purposeful programming for its residents.
Amy Makris, RN, CDP, CADDCT, is a seasoned healthcare leader serving as Clinical & Wellness Director at Peabody Place Assisted Living in Franklin, New Hampshire. With over 18 years of nursing experience, she brings deep expertise in geriatric care, memory care, hospice, and advanced illness management. Amy has worked across the full continuum of care—including hospital systems, long-term care, home health, hospice, and assisted living—giving her a strong systems-level perspective. She is widely recognized for her leadership in clinical operations, staff development, and quality assurance, consistently driving high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
In addition to her leadership roles, Amy has contributed to the advancement of healthcare education through her work with Healthcare Academy, where she has supported the development and authorship of accredited, professionally published clinical education programs. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT), she is passionate about delivering dementia-focused education and equipping healthcare teams with the tools and confidence needed to provide compassionate, evidence-based care. Her commitment to education and training reflects her focus on improving outcomes and quality of life for older adults.
Prior to her current role, Amy served as a Program Manager with Acentra Health (formerly KEPRO), where she oversaw New Hampshire’s PASRR program and contributed to the coordination of the Choices for Independence (CFI) program. She led multidisciplinary teams, managed high-volume operations, and served as a subject matter expert in long-term care eligibility and transitions of care. Amy remains deeply committed to enhancing the lives of those she serves and supporting families navigating complex healthcare journeys. A lifelong New Hampshire resident, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children.