Academy Manor

Susan Gauthier

Susan joined Genesis HealthCare as an Administrator at Academy Manor in 2003. A graduate from Salem State University with a Bachelor in Business Administration, Susan has been a Licensed Administrator for 18 years and has over 30 years experience in the long-term care industry.  Susan brings a true leadership and commitment to the facility. Her belief and main focus for Academy is enhancing the daily lives of the residents, families and staff.

Anthony E. Turiano, MD

Education with the University of Buffalo Medical School; Residency with University of Maryland and Undergraduate of the University of Pennsylvania Practicing over the last 34 years and has served as Chief of Ethics at Holy Family Hospital and was Chief of Family Medicine at Lawrence General Hospital. Also serves as Medial Director for the Town of Andover Public Health Dr. Turiano was named top doctor in the pas receiving a Lifting the Spirit Higher Award. He loves what he does and it shows, our families and patient speak very highly of the communication and compassion he shares with them For fun he enjoys carpentry, gardening and has an extensive steamer trunk collection.

Diane Guarino

Diane graduated from Salem State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, working in TBI and behavioral units for several years. She later graduated from North Shore Community College's Nursing program, after graduating she began working in Home Health with those in her community.  Diane has spent most of her career working in long term care with the exception of a few years as a  Hospice and Dialysis nurse. She returned to  long term care working the last several years as a Nursing Director. In January of 2022 she joined Genesis as the Director of Nursing at Academy Manor.

Maribel Zannini

For many years, Maribel has worked for Genesis Health Care in various roles throughout her career. Maribel is always the first person people connects with before admitting to Academy Manor. She is very compassionate, caring & empathetic. She is here to help you and your love one have a stress-free, smooth transition.

Kyle Kubota, MSCCC-SLP

I attended Oneonta State for 4 years where I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Sciences and Communication.  In August of 1990, I completed graduate school at Syracuse University where I received a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.  During my time at SU, I had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including rehab hospitals, group homes, schools and the outpatient clinic.  At the time I was completing my outpatient clinic practicum, I realized my passion for working with individuals who had neurological impairments.

For the majority of my career, I have worked in skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities.  I began as a Clinical Fellow and have worked as an SLP, CF mentor, director of rehabilitation, regional rehab director and regional director of education and development.  While working in the LTC industry, I realized my second passion; working with individuals living with dementia.  Advocating for those most vulnerable we serve is most important to me. My career path organically forked to a new adventure working as a dementia care specialist where I had the opportunity to specialize in an area that brings me so much joy.  During my time working with DCS, I shared my knowledge through facilitation of training programs across the US and Canada.  I have trained in the areas of Activities, ADLs, and Behaviors as well as a Dementia Capable Care Certification train the trainer course.

On March 1, 2021, I joined the Genesis Rehab team at Academy Manor as Director of Rehabilitation.  My hope is to facilitate the growth of our long-term programming to meet the challenging needs of individuals in our LTC environment as we transition to a post COVID world as well as provide exceptional care to our STR community.  Additionally, I would love to share my passion of working with individuals living with dementia to enhance how we provide care in a more person-centered manner.

Personal interests include skiing, reading, gardening, and card crafting.  I am a proud mom to a son, Kelsey who is a graduate of Clarkson University, Environmental Engineering program where he wrapped up his career as a collegiate Alpine ski racer.  My husband Koji is from Japan.

Laurel Kilmain, CTRS

Laurel has natural love for the older adult population. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Recreational Management and Policy Laure moved down to the Boston area and became a Recreational Therapist. For almost a decade she worked with a diverse population of older adults helping to maintain their independence while also finding joy and purpose in life among their new aging circumstances. It was during this time that her passion for learning about dementia grew. Laurel explored the Assessed Living world a bit before diving into Skilled Nursing; all the while addressing the needs of both the residents with dementia and their family members. In her free time Laurel enjoys the ocean, hiking and being with her family.