Assisted Living and Memory Care Staff at Paddock Ridge

Please Meet Our Executive Director – Kathy Turben

Born in a small town in central Wisconsin, the youngest of 9, Kathy learned at an early age what it meant to work hard. Her favorite memories are working on the farm with her grandma and grandpa. Kathy loved seeing their love for one another and hearing their stories. When Kathy was a 10, her grandma had a major stroke. Her grandma lived in a nursing home for a year. Kathy would go and see her as often as she could. Since her grandma was unable to speak, Kathy would sit with her grandma and retell her the stories she told Kathy as a little one. She loved having those moments with her grandma.

Kathy’s family moved to Ocala, FL in 1988. Her parents started working in the villages doing residential construction. Kathy followed suit after graduating from Lake Weir High School. She worked for general contractors building assisted living facilities, nursing homes and similar projects. After the economic downturn in 2009, Kathy went back to school. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Long Term Care Administration at the University of South Florida. Go Bulls! Kathy worked at a skilled nursing facility and rehab center in the Orlando area.

In 2018, Kathy started working with Cullison-Wright Construction Corp. With Cullison-Wright, she was involved in the construction of Paddock Ridge. Now Kathy is bringing her education and experience to Paddock Ridge in the role of Executive Director. This will enable our community to thrive. Our residents will be able to find old and new ways to live their best life.

I was born and raised here in Ocala. I am a proud mother of three wonderful and handsome boys. I started my career in 2011 as a CNA while I continued my education in Business Management. After several years of being a CNA, I then transitioned into Sales and Marketing, remaining in the senior care industry. I truly enjoy what I do and I am blessed to be able to say that, because it’s rare to find happiness in work. Besides work, I enjoy my family, beach trips, and reading.

I was born in Michigan and moved to Central Florida at the age of 12. I settled in Ocala in 2002 and began my nursing career in 2003. I graduated from Central Florida Community College (now known as College of Central Florida) with honors. In the years that followed, I have worked in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, doctors’ offices, home health, and, most recently, assisted living.

I became a part of the Paddock Ridge team prior to the time our first resident moved in. I have felt like an integral part of the community and enjoyed watching it grow. I assisted the former Director of Health Services and began to learn what the job entails. Working directly with the residents and staff has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with them. I am proud of the nursing department that has been assembled and look forward to seeing what the future holds. I plan to ensure our residents receive the best care possible and hope I have found my “forever work home.”

I began working in the senior living care business as a receptionist at a local assisted living community. I was soon promoted to business office director and then to executive director. I’ve spent over 20 years doing something I love. Establishing relationships and enhancing the lives of those in your care is a very humbling and rewarding experience.

I’m excited to have joined the Paddock Ridge team as business office director. Along with our staff and management team, I look forward to providing quality care and services to the residents and families we have the privilege of serving.

I’ve been employed in assisted living communities for over 15 years, working to keep our residents safe and happy. I have 40-plus years’ experience in construction and maintenance, including having worked with reputable assisted living companies as the senior maintenance director overseeing their Florida portfolios. I’m a family man and love camping and boating. I treat all our residents as family. The true reward of caring for our residents is in the heart.

My name is David Culbreth, I am a native Floridian, born and raised in St. Petersburg and am coming back for my second stint to Ocala and could not be happier about it. I lived here many years ago and was on the opening team for a restaurant downtown on the square.

I have been in the food and beverage industry for 30 years. I have worked in restaurants and hotels all over the southeast. I have been blessed to work in some amazing places with some amazing people. I look forward to bringing my years of food and beverage, as well as management experience, to Paddock Ridge. I am excited about the opportunity to work with this team and do all I can to make the daily lives of our residents better. I am passionate about food and am committed to providing superior food with unparalleled service.

When I am not working, I still love to cook, play with my dogs and spend as much time on the water as I can boating or fishing.