BROOKLYN — The Board of Trustees of Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc. has appointed Laura Crosetti of Putnam as administrator of Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A well-known community leader in northeastern Connecticut, Crosetti brings more than 26 years of experience in the long term health care industry to PierceCare, a health care community.

“I am honored to join the remarkable team of caregivers at Pierce and am anxious to add my long-term care experience, philosophies of care, and management skills to their full range of services,” said Crosetti. “In the days and months ahead, I look forward to working with the Board of Trustees, staff, residents, family members, and community partners to further the mission and excellent reputation that defines PierceCare.”

In her new role, Crosetti will direct operations of Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.., a 72-bed, licensed facility providing long and short term nursing care and adult day care that has received a 5-star overall ranking from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is rated among the top facilities in Connecticut by US News & World Report.

“We are confident that Laura is the right candidate for this position,” said Patricia Morse, president and CEO of Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “Her impressive experience, combined with her communication skills will allow us to continue to provide the highest quality of service to those we care for, as well as maintain our qualified and dedicated staff.”

Crosetti has served as administrator  at Evergreen Health Care Center in Stafford Springs and held the roles of assistant administrator and director of Program Development at Westview Health Care Center in Dayville. She most recently has been a contracted Administrative Strategist at TEEG, a social services agency in Thompson.

“I have arrived at an exciting point in my life- that strategic balanced point where you realize that all you have learned and experienced thus far has prepared you for all the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” Crosetti said. “The learning phase is never over, but you know that you have something of great value to contribute to the conversation and process. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and will work collaboratively to uphold their attitude of achievement, environment  of gratitude and their dedication to excellence.”