Committed to community well-being, Rose D. Hellman has built a distinguished career spanning four decades of leadership in both clinical and administrative roles in nursing homes and the broader health care field. Since 2011, she has served as an assistant administrator and executive director at the Franklin Center for Rehab and Nursing. In this capacity, Ms. Hellman oversees a medical model adult day care program affiliated with a nursing facility, ensuring that staff members hold appropriate credentials and that services meet rigorous standards. Her work supports the less fortunate, including individuals living in shelters, the elderly and people facing psychological challenges.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Hellman was an executive sales representative at Crown Geriatrics Corporation for nearly 30 years, specializing in wound care and neurology supplies. For one year, she contributed to health and wellness initiatives as director at Visalus, Body by Vi, following a year in the position of admissions and concierge at Split Rock Nursing Home. Concurrently with her lengthy tenure at Crown Geriatrics, Ms. Hellman worked as a computer consultant and sales representative for a dietary company beginning in 1985. Her career trajectory changed when she became an assistant administrator in training at a nursing home — an experience that introduced her to direct patient care responsibilities such as charting information, reviewing medical records and supplying necessary resources for optimal care.
In addition to her primary career roles, Ms. Hellman owns Sparklers LLC, an online jewelry business that she manages from her home. She designs engagement rings with aspirations of passing the business on to one of her grandchildren in the future. She also has experience managing a transportation company, overseeing all drivers and handling human resources.
Ms. Hellman’s performance in the field was born of her academic journey. She earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science with minors in psychology, accounting and nutrition from Brooklyn College. Ms. Hellman has furthered her credentials through dedication to continued learning and self-improvement, including certification in human rights advocacy from the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights obtained in 2026. She holds licensure as a nursing home administrator from the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards, as a health administrator from Saint Joseph’s College, as a teacher and as a notary public.
Ms. Hellman’s most cherished accomplishment is raising her four children. Despite her work responsibilities, she prioritized being present for them each afternoon so she could prepare dinner and support them after school. All four of Ms. Hellman’s children are now happily married, and she is a loving grandmother to 12 and great-grandmother to one.
Looking to the future, Ms. Hellman intends to further explore politics following her effort as a write-in candidate for the New York City mayoral race in 2025. Prioritizing integrity, compassion and leadership, she plans to support Cristina Fontanelli in her future bids for office. Additionally, Ms. Hellman hopes to relocate abroad in the coming years. Her professional legacy is defined by service, resilience and an unwavering devotion to making a positive difference.