Meet the Staff

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Executive Director

Joshua G. Anderson

Joshua Anderson has been named Executive Director of Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale. In his role, he will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the community and meeting the needs of residents. Joshua has been in the senior health care and housing field for over 10 years, beginning his career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Through the years, he has worked in a variety of health care settings, including Hospice, Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s/Dementia. He studied Health Administrative Services and Sociology at Snow College and Weber State University in Utah.

Director of Marketing and Sales

Sandra Horvath

As the Director of Marketing and Sales for Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale, Sandra meets with prospective residents and family members to ensure a smooth transition and move-in. Sandra’s background includes 14 years of sales and marketing experience in the health care industry, with seven years in the senior living inudstry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Director of Nursing

Judy Rood, RN

Judy Rood, RN, was named Director of Nursing at Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale in January 2010. She started her career in long-term care in 1993 and worked in assisted living for seven years prior to joining the staff at Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale. Judy has an associate’s degree in Nursing from the College of DuPage.

Executive Chef

Arek Serdyniecki

Arek Serdyniecki has been with Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale since the opening in February 2010. Arek started as the sous chef and was promoted to the Executive Chef in May 2011. Arek has 11 years of food service experience, including fine dining, catering and personal chef company. Arek oversees the operations of the fine dining service program and ensures Alden residents have a variety of cooked –to-order specialties daily. Arek studied Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu. In Arek’s leisure time he enjoys keeping fit, exploring new restaurants, nutrition and is a big fan of music.