Leadership & Caregivers
Care is strongest when relationships come first. The leadership and caregiving team works closely together to ensure residents receive thoughtful, consistent support tailored to their needs.
Meet the Team
Jerry Wernau
Co-Founder
Jerry Wernau is the co-founder and owner of Christy’s Cove, alongside his wife, Christy. He brings decades of leadership experience focused on structure, accountability, and people centered care. Jerry has personally been responsible for the care of aging family members, giving him firsthand understanding of how difficult and emotional these decisions are for families. That experience shaped the vision behind Christy’s Cove. He values dignity, consistency, and trust in daily care. Families feel comfort knowing he remains actively involved, attentive to details, and deeply committed to creating a safe and supportive home for their loved ones.
Christy Napolitano-Wernau
Founder and owner of Christy’s Cove Boutique Senior Living.
Her purpose comes from firsthand experience placing family members in group homes and witnessing gaps in consistency, accountability, and dignity of care. Those experiences led her to purchase Christy’s Cove with a clear mission to elevate daily care and protect long term quality. She brings decades of senior leadership experience with a proven record of building strong teams, setting clear standards, and maintaining high performers. Her leadership style focuses on structure, follow through, and advocacy for residents and families. Clinical perspective remains central through close collaboration with Riza and her Team.
Christy holds academic training in sociology and is nearing completion of her Bachelor of Social Work. Her studies strengthen a person centered approach, deepen understanding of aging, family systems, and ethical care, and reinforce evidence based decision making. She remains actively involved in daily operations to ensure compassionate care, professional accountability, and a safe, respectful home for every resident.
Ariella Goodwin
BSN, RN
Ariella Goodwin, BSN, RN, brings strong clinical judgment and steady compassion to Christy’s Cove. She began her healthcare path as a patient care technician at Boswell Hospital, where she developed hands on experience supporting daily needs, mobility, and comfort for older adults. She advanced her training through an internship in a Level One trauma center at Banner Thunderbird, gaining exposure to complex medical conditions and fast paced decision making. She now serves as an emergency room nurse at Mayo Clinic while also providing clinical oversight and support at Christy’s Cove.
Her approach to care is grounded in real life experience. From a young age, she played an active role in caring for her great grandparents. She understands the emotional weight families carry when placing a loved one and the importance of trust, communication, and consistency.
Ariella focuses on preserving dignity, promoting safety, and recognizing subtle changes in condition that impact aging adults. She supports care planning, guides staff, and remains present as a clinical resource for both residents and families. Families value her calm presence, clear communication, and genuine connection. She provides reassurance during uncertain moments and ensures each resident receives thoughtful, attentive care.
Cynthia Corral Contreras
BSN, RN
Cynthia Corral Contreras, BSN, RN is a bilingual Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, including wound care, acute care, and leadership roles as a Charge Nurse and Unit-Based Council Chair. She has also volunteered with Operation Walk Colombia medical mission trip in 2024 and 2025, providing surgical and post-operative care to underserved communities. Cynthia is passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and supporting older adults with dignity, comfort, and respect. She believes in building meaningful relationships with residents and families while providing safe, evidence-based nursing care. Outside of work, Cynthia enjoys spending quality time with her son, staying active through exercise and outdoor activities, and growing in her faith through her church community. Her faith guides her values of service, kindness, and integrity, which she brings into her daily work as a nurse.