About Us

Virginia Belling, R.N., M.S., Owner and Director

Virginia Belling has been helping seniors and their families plan for and arrange long term care for more than a decade.  Ms. Belling has had extensive experience in the field of geriatrics, including a position as Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility.  Ms. Belling is a graduate of the nursing program at Long Island University, and has a Master's Degree in Gerontology from Hofstra University.  Ms. Belling has also satisfied the requirements for Court Evaluator/Guardian.  She has numerous professional affiliations and currently serves as chair of the Advisory Board of the Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation. 

Professional Affiliations:

National Assoc. of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Advanced Prof.

NYS Coalition for the Aging, member

Gerontology Professionals of Long Island, member

Senior Umbrella Network of Nassau, member

Long Island Nurses Association, member

Alzheimer's Day Care Program, Herricks Community Center, member Advisory Board

Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation, member Advisory Board, former chair

Lisa DeRose, R.N., Medicaid Coordinator

Lisa has been working at SPS since 1994.  Her geriatric experience includes working in a skilled nursing facility.  Lisa heads up the Medicaid department, and with her aptitude for detail, does an excellent job.

Cathleen Sortino, R.N., M.S., Geriatric Care Manager

Cathy is a former Director of Nurses in a skilled nursing facility, with more than 25 years of geriatric experience.

Carol Vallely, RN, Geriatric Care Manager

Anne Safrath, RN, Geriatric Care Manager

Andrea Cowles, RN, Geriatric Care Manager

Andree Mangicavallo, RN, Geriatric Care Manager

Judith Race, LMSW, Geriatric Care Manager

Patricia LaMaida is Office Manager and Accounts Manager

Terri Bartilucci is Lisa's assistant in the Medicaid department

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Virginia Belling, Senior Placement Services