Our People
Our mission has always been to improve the quality of life for the seniors and adults with disabilities we serve. That means it's always about the people we serve and our dedicated team of caregivers and office members who work tirelessly to care for clients. We live and breathe our mission every day, with the goal of helping you navigate the journey. These are the people who work to bring you and your loved ones the highest caliber of in‑home care.
John Retzloff, Owner
John Retzloff’s main purpose for owning Right at Home Belmont revolves around family and a greater calling. John understands first-hand what life circumstances out of one’s control can look like as his birth Mom gave him up for adoption when he was only 5. After moving from one foster home to the next at an incredibly young age, John was finally adopted when he was 6 years old and firmly believes to this day this was part of God’s greater plan.
John learned very early what caring for others truly looked like as both his dad and mom were educators for 35+ years with his dad the Superintendent of schools and his mom a Kindergarten and 7th/8th grade English teacher. To take that a step further and prior to adopting both he and his sister, his parents fostered and cared for 39 babies prior to being permanently placed with their adopted families.
It was through these life experiences, coupled with both John and his wife caring for his parents prior to their passing during the Pandemic, that demonstrated full-circle the true importance serving those the way they wish to be cared for in the late stages of their lives. This was something he and his wife felt moved to return to her home state to pay it forward to the communities of Belmont and South Charlotte!
Ruthaa E. Kwalume Woolridge, Agency Director
As the Agency Director, I started working with Right at Home Belmont/SCLT in 2019. I found a career in Non-Medical Home Care to be very rewarding. I started as an After-Hours Manager. Working as an After-Hours Manager in 2004, (covering overnights shifts for 18 months), for the Northern Virginia office which afforded me the opportunity to learn about the Right At Home details related to excellent service. The vast experience that I acquired with Right at Home launched my growth in the industry.
I am the proud mother of 2 grown and amazing sons. I adore both of my sons and their families. I was born in Durham, NC and my decision to move back to North Carolina brought me closer to my elderly father who will be 89 years old in 2024. Most of my family reside in the Greensboro/Winston Salem areas.
I remain excited to be part of the Right at Home Belmont/SCLT Team and I am committed to training key team members and to helping the agency to continue to grow and while striving to attract the brightest talent in the industry to join our team!
April Justice, RN, DON
April Justice started with Right at Home in March 2023, and has loved this job from the beginning. She Has worked as a nurse for over 20 years. She wanted to be a nurse since she was a child because of her aunt, who was a labor and delivery nurse. April grew up with a long heritage of Veterans in her family and appreciates the opportunity to work in homecare and with other Veterans. Her grandpa was on a war ship in WW11 and was the captain’s chief and her father was in the Vietnam war. All our clients and veterans have a special place in her heart, she enjoys serving the community by being the Director of Nursing with Right at Home.
Deborah Forster, RN
Deborah Forster is a seasoned RN who began her nursing training at a young age in West Africa serving at a missionary bush hospital. Since receiving formal RN training in the USA, she has expanded her nursing experience to include time served in the military, wound care nursing, and home health care for over 40 years. With her international and cultural background, she is very comfortable connecting with people of various and diverse backgrounds and has a special niche working with seniors. Right At Home has become home for Deborah where she now utilizes her care management skills to serve our clients.
Natalie Thompson, RN
Natalie has been a registered nurse for a little over two years. She started with Right at Home Belmont as a Certified Nursing Assistant years ago and absolutely loved working with the elderly population. Her passion has been to apply her skill to help others and show them kindness. When she became a nurse, she decided to come back to Right At Home to continue to serve and help the elderly population!