Nicolette Reilly

Nicolette Merino is the Division President of Ovation.

Nicolette has been with the Avamere Family of Companies for 10 years as a Regional Director of Operations and Vice President of Operations for the Community-Based Care line. She was then appointed as the first Division President of Ovation.

As part of the Avamere Family of Companies, Ovation is Avamere’s culmination of 25 years of experience in the long-term care profession. This luxury care brand includes assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities.

Nicolette sees Ovation’s vision to be where Avamere grows as a development company. It involves looking back at what has been successful at Avamere and incorporating the best of Avamere while being innovative. It also means knowing what the consumer (including owners, residents, and staff) wants and meeting those expectations. This aligns with the company’s mission: “To enhance the lives of everyone we serve.”

As Division President, Nicolette brings 26 years of knowledge and experience in the long-term care profession. She earned her Master of Public Health degree in 2004 from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

Her opportunities from her humble beginnings as a Business Office Manager to serving on the Executive Committee for the National Center for Assisted Living gave her a wealth of knowledge, experience, and connections. Through her unique experiences, she has built professional relationships and gained insight into what has and hasn’t worked for others in the field.

She has also had the opportunity to mentor and train others throughout the years. Nicolette measures her success in building tomorrow’s leaders, and she enjoys seeing them grow professionally.

Nicolette enjoys spending time with her two grown children, who hold a special place in her heart.