Meet Our Professional Staff Members
Administrator
Bonnie Tolbert Hunter is the Administrator of The Terrace of Ivey Acres, she is also a life long resident of Santa Rosa County Florida. Bonnie is a nurse and has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years.
During her career she has held a variety of positions from entry level to management. With this experience she brings to The Terrace a wealth of knowledge and skills that enhance the facility.
Bonnie handles the day to day operations of the facility and oversees each department. She works closely with The Board of Directors of Jay Long Term Care. Bonnie ensures that each resident is treated with dignity and respect.
She is committed to serving The Terrace, the residents, and their families with a high level of quality care. Bonnie believes deeply that The Terrace can and does make a difference in the lives of those we care for. Bonnie’s favorite saying is “Just come see us and we’ll treat you so many good ways your bound to love at one.”
Director Of Nursing
Amber Deese is the Director of Nursing at The Terrace of Ivey Acres and serves as Assistant Administrator as needed. Amber received her degree in Nursing from Reid State Technical College. After graduation she found joy in working with Geriatric patients and has devoted her nursing career to caring for the elderly population.
She continues to update her education in the field of nursing. In her position at The Terrace she handles many tasks such as overseeing the distributions of medications, pharmacy communications, health issues, doctor appointments, verification of doctors orders and medical records.
Amber enjoys her job because the elderly are amazing it is a joy and an honor to care for them and
make a difference in the quality of their lives.
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Melinda Davis is the Life Enrichment Coordinator at The Terrace of Ivey Acres. Melinda has worked atthe Terrace since the doors opened in October 2011.
Melinda has worked in healthcare industry as a lab
tech with Baptist Health Care facilities and long term care nursing since she was eighteen years old.
Melinda really enjoys her job at The Terrace and with the residents. She has worked with planning events and activities for several years helping friends & family and neighbors for special occasion planning and now brings that experience to her work at The Terrace which brings joy to everyone.
Melinda has a special bond with each residents and thinks of each one as her own family member. “My work is not just a job but a new daily adventure”.