Meet the Founders of Evergreen Senior Living

We are Dr. Nidhi Patel, PT and Dr. Jesse Zinn, PT—two physical therapists with a shared passion for helping older adults live fuller, healthier, and more connected lives. For years, we worked with seniors in the clinic and saw firsthand the challenges they and their families faced at home.

Too often, we met families who were overwhelmed: managing medications, juggling doctor visits, and worrying about safety—while also wanting their loved one to feel happy and cared for. Time and again, we heard seniors say, “I just want to feel at home.”

That’s when we knew something had to change.

Why We Created Evergreen Senior Living

Evergreen Senior Living was born from a simple but powerful idea: care should feel personal. We envisioned a space where residents receive the attention they deserve, where families feel connected no matter the distance, and where the warmth of home meets professional care.

Instead of a large, crowded facility, we chose to create an intimate 8-bed personal care home in Winder, Georgia. This smaller size allows us to truly know each resident—their routines, their preferences, their story.

Our Values

At Evergreen, everything we do is guided by our three core values:

🌿 Compassion – Respecting dignity while providing skilled, attentive care.

🌿 Connection – Keeping families close through updates, photos, and shared moments.

🌿 Comfort – Creating a home-like environment that feels safe, warm, and welcoming.

Our “Why”

Opening Evergreen was more than a professional step—it was a personal mission. We asked ourselves, “What kind of place would we want for our own parents or grandparents?” Evergreen is our answer: a home where every resident is cherished, supported, and surrounded by genuine compassion.

Welcome to Evergreen Senior Living. We’d be honored to care for your family like our own.