With knowledge, experience, and passion for older adults within South Carolina, our extraordinary leadership team works continually to ensure the highest quality of care is available within engaging, fulfilling, and welcoming communities like Rice Estate.
If you ever have any questions, praise, or concerns, we welcome you to contact them with their contact information below.
Daniel Amodio joined the Lutheran Homes team in September of 2019 where he serves as the Executive Director for Rice Estate. Prior to his time at Rice Estate he served as the Administrator for several Skilled Nursing Facilities in Tennessee for a company called Signature HealthCARE. During his time at Signature HealthCARE, he received their CEO School Valedictorian Award and earned his certification as a Certified Eden Associate through the Eden Alternative. Daniel spent his early career as a financial advisor and personal banker. Daniel also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration through Purdue University.
Family is a very important part of his life and that is why he chose to relocate to South Carolina. In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors with his dog, Nike, and visiting his family in Aiken, South Carolina.
Melina ‘MeMe’ Bostrom joined Rice Estate in 2004, as the Life Enrichment Director. She began her career working with seniors during her senior college internships. MeMe majored in Psychology/Minored in Sociology and earned her Bachelor of Science from Francis Marion University in 1993. MeMe is an Activity Professional Board Certified through National Association of Activity Professionals’ Credentialing Center; a member of member of the South Carolina Activity Professional’s Association and was honored as the SC Activity Professional of the Year 2007. MeMe has 3 daughters who have grown up assisting with various events and projects on campus. MeMe enjoys planning events, and trips, being outdoors, and exploring new places. She loves working in an environment where she serves side by side with other Teammates who are passionate about providing quality care and quality services to our seniors. She notes “I love knowing that daily our team can find ways to add life to years for our seniors!”
Dr. David Greenhouse has over 25 years of experience caring for elderly patients and is a Certified Medical Director from the Society of Post Acute and Long Term Care. Dr. Greenhouse received his BA in Spanish and Chemistry from Duke University and his MD from Emory University. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Palmetto Health Richland. He is currently the Director of Geriatric Education in the Department of Family Medicine of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
Dee Hook joined Rice Estate in 2019 as the Community Outreach Director marketing the Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments.
Dee has been in the field of gerontology since 1996, when she received her South Carolina Administrator’s license and has served as a marketing representative, and administrator of several continuing care communities and other assisted living centers.
Dee has been married for over 50 years to her husband, Dial Hook. They have two children and eight grandchildren. She enjoys flowers, walking, traveling, and meeting new people.
“I love being with seniors and enjoying the difference they make. I enjoy assisting seniors and their families as they make decisions for their future.”
Beth Johnson joined the Rice Estate team in 2017 as the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to conduct federally mandated resident assessments and quickly advanced to the position of Director of Nursing. Prior to working at Rice Estate, Beth had been a Director of Nursing at a skilled nursing center for 14 years. A Registered Nurse since 1999, Beth has worked exclusively in long term care and skilled rehabilitation facilities. Beth started her career as a charge nurse at a skilled nursing facility and throughout the years advanced her career to Director of Nursing. Beth is the mother of three children and has four grandchildren. Beth enjoys spending time with family and relaxing on the water.
Kelly Larck began his career with LHSC in the summer of 2017 as the maintenance director of Rice Estate. In 1982 Kelly started a carpentry apprentice program and after completion he worked for various companies gaining knowledge and new skills. In 1989 he passed the South Carolina builders exam to become a licensed home builder and built many homes in the greater Columbia area. He and his wife have 2 adult sons. Kelly enjoys just about anything to be outside and in his spare time you can find him in the woods, in a boat, or working in the yard.
Beth Reed began her career with Lutheran Homes of SC in 2017 as the Business Office Manger at Rice Estate. Prior to joining the Lutheran team, Beth worked at Brian Center- St. Andrews for 14 years. Beth’s long term care tenure began in admissions and expanded to include business office management. Beth grew up in the home of the Lexington County Peach Festival, Gilbert, SC. She still resides in this small town along with her husband and her teenage son and daughter and the smallest member of the family, their toy poodle, Romeo. Beth enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her children keep her busy with her son’s baseball games and her daughter’s cheerleading. Beth is super excited to be a part of the Lutheran Homes of SC team.
Dustin Schloemp is an Ohio native who relocated to Columbia, SC in 2018 and joined the Rice Estate team. He graduated from Bowling Green State University and The University of Findlay. Dustin has been married to his wife Danielle for 10 years and is a proud father of two children Winston (5) and Oliver (3). Dustin enjoys watching football, going out on his boat and spending time with his family. Dustin enjoys seeing the priorities at Rice return back to their prior level of function and into the community after receiving therapy services.
Kelsey Smeltz joined Rice Estate in 2017 starting as the Human Resources Director and transitioned to the Admissions Director seven months later. Kelsey began her career in Healthcare as an admissions director for a skilled nursing facility and also worked in human resources. Originally from Cleveland Ohio, she has always referred to Columbia, SC as her home. Kelsey enjoys going to concerts, traveling, football games, and spending time with friends and family. There are few things in life that make Kelsey happier than her job and a Carolina Panthers win. Kelsey believes that happy TeamMates lead to happy Priorities and this is her everyday goal at Rice Estate.
Renee Spence joined the Lutheran Homes team in 2019 as our Certified Dietary Manager. Renee has over eight years of experience with Clinical Nutrition and Operational Function. She advocates for safe and nutritious food for seniors in our community as well as throughout the state of South Carolina and has a goal of continuous improvement in our dining experience.
Renee holds degrees in both Business Management and Healthcare Administration. She also serves on the board for both the state and national Association of Food and Nutrition Professionals.