About Us

As a Schonberg and Associates Assisted Living Community, our number one priority is always the safety and well-being of each resident.  If you talk to one of our residents or families, they'll tell you that our emphasis on individualized quality of care is what matters most to them, and what we offer day after day.

We believe in the simple and familiar "neighborhood" living concept.  Some residents who only require minimal assistance with day-to-day life enjoy a fulfilling sense of independence and support, living comfortably in a home-like environment.  Other residents requiring the specialized care of degenerative memory impairment are provided higher levels of care and security.  Families enjoy peace of mind in knowing their loved ones are receiving the appropriate level of care they need.

At Alden Pointe, as with every Schonberg community throughout the South, residents can age ‘with grace and in place’ in a loving environment that accommodates their needs at every level.

Management Team

Kathy McPhail, LSW, Executive Director, Alden Pointe
Born and raised in Hattiesburg MS, Kathy received her B. S. degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.  She has over 20 years of experience working with the elderly in our community.  As a Licensed Social Worker, (since 1988), she has held several positions directly involved with meeting the needs of our geriatric population including nursing home, home and community based service programs, and Director of Emergency Welfare Services.  She is also an active member of Forrest General Hospital’s Community Advisory Board. 

Kathy was hired as Director of Alden Pointe in December 2004 and was involved in the writing of policy and procedures for the community, marketing, and hiring before the foundation of the community was ever completed.  She has a dedication and commitment to our community and residents that is parallel to none and takes a personal interest in all of her residents.  Simply put, Kathy runs Alden Pointe as she would if her own parents lived here, putting their safety and well-being first, and providing excellent care on a daily basis no matter what level of care is needed.
 
Kathy is married to Ricky McPhail (26 years) and they have two children (Courtney and Zachary).  The family resides in the Oak Grove community.

"We're all one big family here at Alden Pointe.  There's just a special feeling about and among our residents here that makes this one of the most incredible communities anywhere."

Ricky McPhail, RN, Director of Nursing, Alden Pointe
Ricky is a native of Carson, MS and has resided in the Hattiesburg area for almost 30 years.  He received his B. S. degree from Mississippi State University in Forestry and worked for the state of Mississippi as a Registered Forester for several years as well as a Forestry Consultant in the private sector.  Ricky always had an interest and desire to work in the medical field and chose to return to school to pursue an RN degree in nursing.  After completion of his studies and several months experience in the emergency room at Forrest General Hospital, Ricky accepted the position of Director of Nursing at Alden Pointe.  Ricky’s high level of integrity and commitment to both his residents and the employees that work under him makes him the perfect individual for the job.  His team approach in caring for our residents is a perfect example of how it should be done. He never shies away from jumping in and working side by side with other employees in caring for our residents. He is a great asset to the management team of Alden Pointe.

Ricky continues to strive to improve his skills and knowledge and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in nursing.

Ricky is married to Kathy McPhail (26 years) and they have two children (Courtney and Zachary).  The family resides in the Oak Grove community.

"Each resident's medication plan follows meticulous details and admninstration by our team.  Medication management is one of the most important benefits for residents living in an Assisted Living community like Alden Pointe."

David C. Schonberg, Schonberg and Associates. Managing Member
Starting his career in the senior retirement industry shortly after receiving his MBA and MHA from Tulane University, South Louisiana native David Schonberg broke ground on The Suites at Sugar Mill Point in Houma, Louisiana in January 2001. From that beginning, David’s calling in the Healthcare and Assisted Living fields has evolved with years of research, planning and development of some of the finest Assisted Living Communities in the South. His trademark “neighborhood” living concept, offering incremental levels of care depending upon individual resident needs, represents the highest standards of care in the industry. David developed a second property—Alden Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hattiesburg, Mississippi—and recently acquired ownership of three South Carolina Assisted Living and Elder Care communities, which now proudly bear the Schonberg name and distinction. Visit www.SchonbergandAssoc.com to learn more.

“The way I judge the success of each one of our communities like Alden Pointe is by asking myself this simple question: if that resident were my mother or father, would I feel that their every need and happiness were being met everyday?”