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meet Donna pellegrino, m.s.
founder, Cove Concierge
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donna's origin story:
A unique approach to senior care
Meet Donna Pellegrino, founder of Cove Concierge. With over 30 years in healthcare, Donna's journey began in the New England seacoast town of Rye, New Hampshire, where her passion for service led her to volunteer at local nursing centers. She earned a B.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Boston University and an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from New England College. Donna's clinical experience at Portsmouth Hospital’s Psychiatric and Referral Services, coupled with leadership roles in healthcare spanning medical home care, senior living, addiction medicine and primary care, shaped her holistic approach to geriatric care.
Driven by a desire to prioritize families’ needs over rigid corporate models, Donna founded Cove Concierge, offering a holistic approach to geriatric care management. The name “Cove Concierge” honors her father's legacy as the owner of the iconic Pirate’s Cove Restaurant in Rye, NH.
Now, based in the coastal community of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Cove Concierge blends the needs of families and stakeholders into a flexible, comprehensive care plan. Donna empowers families to focus on meaningful moments without the stress of managing complex logistics.
Donna has two adult daughters, Rylee and Avery. Luna, her rescue puppy, is the newest addition to the family.
"In my Dad's final moments, I realized I had been a manager of logistics, not the daughter he deserved."
the "why" behind donna's story
A tribute to her father and and a lifeline for families in similar storms
Cove Concierge is a tribute to my father's memory and a lifeline for families, like mine, in similar storms. There are many things I wished I had done differently when my Dad was dying of cancer; let go of stoicism and said, "I love you" with a hug, started hospice, and hired a care advocate. I managed my Dad's care, but forfeited my greatest gift to him, that of his only daughter. Cove Concierge is my heartfelt vow to spare others the regrets I endured.
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kind words
"A friend recommended Cove and my life instantly changed. Donna is intuitive and took over to help manage my Mom's care/life. During our first consult, Donna picked up on exactly what we needed and started to make things happen. Instantly, I felt like I had a handle on life again."
-Jennifer Yarbrough
"They always showed up, even in a pinch, which surprised us. We never experienced that kind of passion and immediacy."
-Bianca Dittmann
"Donna, you have no idea how lucky we are to have you. I used to fly to baltimore the day of an accident to be with my mother in the hospital. I didn't even have to fly across the bridge today. Thank you so much for everything that you're doing for our mom."
-Tara Girch
“Donna was always just a phone call away. When we needed her, she was here in 30min."
-Beth Burke
“Donna, those are some wonderful decisions you made today and I really appreciate the feedback about my mom. Eliminating her self-management of meds is a good step in the right direction and it’s nice to finally see the personality that we have loved for so long.”
-Alex Kendall
Lindsey's story
Lindsey corbin details her experience with Cove concierge
"Prioritizing instincts over procedure, impact over temporary fixes, and innovation over the status quo”
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On The Concierge Health Perspective, you will find real success stories from our clients, professional advice on navigating senior care solutions, tips and tricks to avoid analysis paralysis when sourcing care, and so much more!
The Concierge Health Perspective
by Donna PellEgrino, M.S.
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