Social Services and Activities

Social Services and Activities Team


Paige Brandt-Rockhold, Social Services Director/Admissions

Paige was born and raised in Eudora, KS. Throughout high school she was able to obtain her CNA and CMA where she grew to love working in the healthcare field and especially passionate of the geriatric population at an early age. While continuing to work in a variety of healthcare related settings, she graduated from JCCC (2012) and NCCC (2015), obtaining her degree in general studies as well as occupational therapy. She immediately dove right back into working in SNF’s and has enjoyed being a devoted OT ever since. She now resides in Baldwin City, KS with her husband and one child.  In her spare time she enjoys planting flowers and gardening, traveling and spending time with her son. 

Dawn Simpson, Medicaid Specialist

Dawn Simpson, Medicaid Specialist

Dawn joined the Hillside Village team in April of 2021. Dawn graduated from Iowa State University and has worked in database and information management for The Family Conservancy. After staying home for 11 years to raise her children, Dawn received her substitute teaching license and taught for several years. Dawn will be providing Medicaid support to our residents and families as well as helping with operations. She lives with her husband, Todd, and their two children.


Brenda Hernandez, Activities Director

Brenda Hernandez, Activities Director

Brenda has been a valued member of the Hillside Village team since October of 2012.  Before moving to the activities department in April of 2014, Brenda had roles in both our housekeeping and dietary departments.  Brenda quickly became an integral part of our activities team and was promoted to the Activities Director position in June of 2015.  Brenda goes above and beyond to ensure that our residents are happy by providing a wide variety of fun and varied activities for them to enjoy.  Brenda loves spending time with our residents and sharing life stories with them.