Meet the Bridges Team

Donna Steiermann, Executive Director

Donna received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Rutgers University and began her career in the healthcare industry as a Registered Dietitian. She spent several years in the field of nutrition overseeing the dietary services operations in long term care facilities. Donna obtained her license to be a Nursing Home Administrator in 1999, and then spent the next ten years managing the operation of a skilled nursing facility in Bradenton. She began her career at The Bridges several months prior to its opening in 2009, at which time she obtained her certification as an Assisted Living Director.

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11202 Dewhurst Drive
Riverview, FL 33578

813-413-8900

info@bridgesretirement.com

The Bridges

The Bridges provides a caring, friendly, and fun environment for my mother-in-law. She enjoys the activities with other residents and the socializing opportunities with her neighbors. The staff are professional and attentive to her needs. The Bridges is a wonderful place for her to live all the days of her life.

Lisa Huetteman

May 19, 2023

My Mom moved to The Bridges Assisted Living one month ago. She, and I, could not be more pleased. The transition was made easier by the warm and friendly people - both staff and residents. While she has lived alone for the past 12 years, she was ready for some help, and The Bridges has been an excellent solution. She has a comfortable apartment and dines with a table of other ladies, enjoys activities every day including service projects, games, and entertaining performances. She likes the food and food choices each day and is very complementary about how the staff manages her needs….she even compliments the good job with her laundry! We are pleased to have found this gem of about 80 residents and an excellent staff.

Barbara Stillwater

December 14, 2022

We love The Bridges! Both my mom and aunt are currently residents. As a family, we believe they both receive the best care possible. They enjoy the activities, delicious food and caring staff.

Roxanne Fowler

September 9, 2022

I am so happy with The Bridges and the care they provide for my dad. The staff is well informed and they share necessary updates so I don’t end up repeating information to various staff members. I’m amazed at the level of care and am glad I placed dad here.

MollyMoo ArtDog

September 2, 2022

My mother was a resident here. She loved her stay here. She loved the staff and they were always wonderful when I visited. the activities were well planned. The staff ensure that each resident feels valued.

Karen Gerardi

April 11, 2022

The staff is truly amazing! My grandma Joy has loved it since the day she moved in. If you are looking for a place that is clean and will treat your loved ones amazing look no further!! The activities are fantastic, the food they have is amazing (and my grandma is picky) and the staff always goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of! Donna and Janet are amazing. Jared is one of the nurses and he is always so pleasant and always goes above and beyond. I cannot thank the staff enough for everything they do!

heather shontz

November 14, 2021

The Bridges is a 5 star Assisted Living Facility. My mother resided here for two years and got the care that everyone hopes a parent they love receives. All of the staff from the front desk receptionists to the nurses go above and beyond. They treated my mother like family. Donna Steiermann, the executive director and Janet Noah are amazing. My family highly recommends The Bridges.

Susan Baisden

September 9, 2021

The Bridges Community is all about the residents and keeping families up to date with the latest information. COVID is a trying time for all and Donna and Janet make sure all safety protocols are in place. The communication is wonderful with the families and they keep residents involved with all decision making practices and all activities for the residents are safe. The medical staff are on call anytime there is a concern. Jared not only addresses any concerns but his follow up with my mother is like no other. All this is done with respect and dignity for all involved. My mother is extremely happy in her living environment and I would highly recommend the Bridges to anyone looking for a happy, safe and beautiful living arrangement for their loved one.

Tina Shontz

August 23, 2021

It's elderly living facility that also has a memory care unit which my mom is in and they do an excellent job.

Pamela Palumbo

July 22, 2021

Meet the Bridges Team

Donna Steiermann, Executive Director

Ashlynn Ancil, LPNDirector of Resident Care

Raphael RiveraFacility Operations Director

Stacie Leonard,Business Office Manager

Samantha Love,Director of Culinary Services

Janet Noah,Director of Community Relations

Coleen Mercilliott,Director of Activities

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The Bridges

Ashlynn Ancil, LPN
Director of Resident Care

Raphael Rivera
Facility Operations Director

Stacie Leonard,
Business Office Manager

Samantha Love,
Director of Culinary Services

Janet Noah,
Director of Community Relations

Coleen Mercilliott,
Director of Activities