Nora O’Brien

Executive Director, Willow Towers Assisted Living & Willow Gardens Memory Care

Nora O’Brien oversees Willow Towers, United Hebrew’s award-winning assisted living residence, and the care of the 150 residents who reside there. Nora also oversees the newly-opened Willow Gardens Memory Care, Westchester’s first nonprofit assisted living residence devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia care.  She holds a doctorate in physical therapy, served as Director of Burke Rehabilitation at United Hebrew for nine years, and as a physical therapist at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital for over twenty years. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with senior populations. She relishes her current role, especially when she sees new residents regain their energy and zest for life because of the services and social life they experience at Willow Towers. Nora is passionate about helping residents age in place and remain independent as long as possible. Nora brings a perpetual smile and upbeat personality to her management roles at Willow Towers and Willow Gardens.