Employee of the Month

Dolores Wallick achieved the designation of April 2025 Employee of the Month at Westview. In the setting of Country Living at Westview Commons, her responsibilities in Support Services are presented through her reliably kindred spirit. She joined the Westview family in February 2024, and since then has consistently looked to contribute to the customs, culture, and community at Westview Commons. Dolores relishes the 1-on-1 connections she has with residents and always harbors warm salutations for newcomers with whom she is not yet acquainted. In housekeeping she is dutiful and dedicated; in housewarming she is delightful and devoted. The impact that Dolores has can be realized through a quaint exchange between her and the residents at Westview Commons just as profoundly as it can be through her efforts on a major project. Dolores’ presence, professionalism and personality help to establish the home atmosphere at the Dayville, CT independent and assisted living facility.

Gardening is a passion that Dolores pursues for both the beauty of flowers and the bounty of food. Sequencing the flowers to beautify her garden space, she likes to curate blooming patterns throughout the seasons. Many of the vegetables she grows—lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans—become ingredients in her own cooking. Residents at Westview Commons can reserve space in one of several garden beds built along the walking path surrounding the facility, and Dolores has had many springtime conversations with residents about their own diverse plantings. She looks forward to seeing the garden club thrive; actively recruiting residents to fill any open spots.

Hiking is a keen pastime of Dolores’ and outbound excursions form many strong entries in her travel journal. In recent years she’s enjoyed regional hikes at Devil’s Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, CT and Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret, CT. Dolores has climbed Mount Lafayette and Little Haystack Mountain in New Hampshire’s White Mountain Range, and has steadily worked on her “bucket list” of summits to climb. Along with a friend from the United Kingdom, Dolores traveled to Scotland and reached the peak of Ben Nevis. She feels very fortunate to have traveled to many locations and maintains gratitude for her aeronautical connections over the years. History is another passion for Dolores, and she loves to read about significant events and then visit that location to be immersed in where it occurred. She has visited include Russia, Finland, Egypt, France, Italy, Scotland, and Ireland, and numerous destinations across the United States.

Resultant of all of her experiences, Dolores brings a multifaceted worldview paired with homegrown sensibility to the community of Country Living at Westview Commons. “I am so happy to know that my presence here brings joy to people and that my work makes a positive difference.” Dolores added a favorite adage that propels her: “I treat others the way I wish to be treated—I strive to follow the Golden Rule every day.”

Executive Vice President of Westview Commons David T. Panteleakos values the myriad contributions that Dolores and the Support Services unit provide the facility. “In addition to her efforts, I truly appreciate the considerate nature that Dolores lends to Support Services. As a cohesive unit they provide an affirming, reliable, and embracing network of everyday helpers for our residents. Moreover: they perform all of their responsibilities while simultaneously sharing smiles, salutations, and stories. I enjoy knowing about the gardening conversations between Delores and Westview Commons’ residents, and I look forward to seeing the growth. Congratulations to Delores!"

Country Living at Westview Commons is a 75-unit independent and assisted living community conveniently located in picturesque Northeastern Connecticut. Affiliated with Westview Health Care Center, a nationally-ranked nursing facility according to CMS and U.S. News and World Report for the past years, Westview Commons is a 115,000 square foot catered living facility dedicated to a genuine 5-star experience including outstanding service, culinary expertise and professional in-house entertainment. Located in Dayville, CT, Westview Commons combines convenience, tranquility and comfort; providing a lifestyle that seniors deserve.