Our Team

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Erin Ward

Owner

Bringing over 18 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Erin has built a distinguished career rooted in specialized expertise in speech therapy, dysphagia management, and language disorders. Her professional journey reflects a long-standing commitment to serving individuals across diverse healthcare settings, with a strong focus on assisted living communities throughout Howard, Anne Arundel, and Carroll Counties.

Throughout her career, she has worked closely with patients during some of the most critical and vulnerable years of their lives, gaining a deep appreciation for the importance of dignity, communication, and quality of care in aging populations. These experiences shaped her belief that the “golden years” should be enriched with meaningful engagement, improved safety, and enhanced quality of life through skilled therapeutic intervention.

Her work is defined by a compassionate, patient-centered approach and a dedication to improving functional outcomes in communication and swallowing. She has collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to ensure continuity of care and to support each individual’s highest level of independence.

Over time, Erin’s professional experience evolved into a deeper vision—one centered on creating a higher standard of care within assisted living environments. That long-standing dream ultimately became reality with the creation of Verity Assisted Living, a reflection of her commitment to providing a therapeutic, supportive, and dignified environment for older adults.

Through both her clinical practice and leadership, she continues to blend expertise, empathy, and vision in service of those she supports, ensuring that each resident’s later years are not only safe and supported, but truly meaningful.

Our Team

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Monet Goode

Founder

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

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Sales Manager

Emmet Marsh

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Making Your Best Years Even Better

Verity House Assisted Living is a boutique residential care home dedicated to preserving each resident’s identity, dignity, and ability to communicate. Our home is designed to provide individualized support with a strong emphasis on cognitive engagement, communication facilitation, and safe functional living.

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