OUR STORY
Revisiting Our Journey
Originally called Hearthstone, a gentleman named Ken Sandin built a lovely Personal Care Home (PCH), with 24 suites to host the elderly in the North Atlanta Area.
He created a beautiful haven shrouded by a canopy of trees in the heart of Historic Roswell. Inside the picturesque, ranch-style home, the strategically designed vaulted ceilings and capacious windows allow an abundance of natural light to pass through the open floor plan. It showcases an idyllic screened-in porch, an enormous living room, an activities room, a massive fireplace, and a sizable dining hall, among the building’s many lovely features.
Over two decades, Ken ran a thriving PCH. With the help of his dedicated staff, family, and friends, he maintained the estimable standards of the facility through the years. The respectable reputation of Hearthstone steadily grew to the brand we trust today.
After meeting Lisa South (a home health nurse who began working at the facility in 2015), Ken offered her the position of Executive Director in 2019. Eventually, Lisa and her husband, Steve South, began the transition of owning Hearthstone.
Now owned by Lisa and Steve, Hearthstone officially became Oak Leaf Manor on the 23rd of June, 2022.
Armed with their love for God, concern for others, and passion for the elderly, the two give their lives to create a wholesome sanctuary where residents feel a sense of camaraderie and belonging—a place where love resides.
About Lisa South
Lisa South holds an Associate’s Degree in Health Administration and Gerontology Certificate. She practices as an LPN and has a nursing career specializing in Home Health and Elderly Care.
Born and raised in Georgia, Lisa has lived in the Roswell/Alpharetta area for over 30 years. She and Steve together have two children, five lovely grandchildren, and three cute furbabies.
With their deep affection for their family and the residents under their wing, she and Steve strive to build a superior residential community way above the norm: robust and satisfyingly lighthearted—a healthy, happy home in every way.
Meet the Team
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THERESA CLARK
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
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BRENDA BONILLA
CARE STAFF
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CHRISTINA FERNANDEZ
CARE STAFF
Join the Team
If you have a dream of changing the lives of those around you but do not really know how to make an impact, perhaps think about collaborating with us. We would love to have you on our team!
Serving the elderly and giving them a better quality of life has given us a sense of purpose and enjoyment no other field has done. At the Oak Leaf Manor, we empower you with the tools to give our senior residents the quality of life you have always dreamed of for your parents, grandparents, or anyone in their twilight years. Here, we give you a mission field to pour into the lives of others.
With us, you become a river of life.
With us, you become a source of joy.
With us, you become a conduit of hope.
Share the vision.
Make a difference.
"If you associate enough with older people who do enjoy their lives, who are not stored away in any golden ghettos, you will gain a sense of continuity and of the possibility for a full life."
— Margaret Mead
