Meadow Ridge Strengthens Associate Team

Redding, CT (April 2, 2025) – Meadow Ridge, a continuing care retirement community in Redding, Conn., announces the appointments of Kayla Todd to clinical liaison and Christian Gutierrez to transportation manager.

“We are proud to have such an incredible team of kind, caring and capable associates here at Meadow Ridge, and we are certain that Kayla and Christian will be valuable additions to the community,” said Meadow Ridge Campus Executive Director Chris Barstein.

As a clinical liaison, Kayla is responsible for ensuring a smooth transition for new skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living residents at the community. In her role, she works directly with a variety of groups, including hospitals, prospective residents and their families. Joining the senior living industry more than seven years ago, Kayla has gained a deep understanding of how to best serve the senior population. “To be in this role you have to lead everything you do with compassion and passion. Compassion for the residents, compassion for their loved ones, passion for the success of [the community] and a passion for helping others,” she says. Kayla is finishing up her master’s degree in healthcare administration at Western Connecticut State University.

In his role as transportation manager, Christian is tasked with managing the community’s nine drivers and nine vehicles, as well as ensuring that the transportation needs for all residents are met. Christian grew up in the transportation industry, joining his father’s limousine company in 2011 and helping him grow the business. “Additionally, I worked as a transportation manager for a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with developmental challenges. In this role, I oversaw fleet safety, scheduling, maintenance, driver management and administrative tasks,” he says. “I am a firm believer in discovering a solution. I aim to simplify the transportation department while consistently being a dependable resource for the residents.” Christian holds an associate’s degree in applied science and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp for four years.

About Meadow Ridge

Meadow Ridge, developed by Senior Care Development, LLC and managed by Benchmark Senior Living, is one of Connecticut’s most comprehensive continuing care retirement communities. Located in the picturesque town of Redding and recognized for excellence by U.S. News and World Report, Meadow Ridge sits on 136 acres and offers 285 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living and memory care. The campus also features Ridge Crest, an award-winning, sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing center. For more information, visit www.MeadowRidge.com.