Who's Who at Silverado Senior Living -
Escondido
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1500 Borden Rd.
Escondido, CA 92026
760-737-7900
FAX 760-737-8184
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Daizel
Gasperian - Administrator
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Growing up, Daizel was surrounded with family members working in
various healthcare professions. So it was natural for her to follow with
family
tradition. Daizel initially attended the University of California
in Irvine as a pre-med student, but soon fell in love with Business
Administration. Graduating with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in
Business Administration, she entered USC’s Masters in Business
Administration program. Still passionate about working in the healthcare
industry, she completed the masters program with an emphasis in
healthcare administration.
She began her career working as a Marketing Director for a skilled
nursing facility and soon was accepted into an Administrator in Training
Program. Daizel’s training emphasized quality assurance involving every
aspect of operations in different types of long-term care settings. She
obtained her Nursing Home Administrator license in 1997.
Daizel has come full-circle and is passionate about her career. She
joined Silverado Senior Living – Escondido in November 2004 is proud to
be part of the Silverado family.
E-Mail:
dgasperian@silveradosenior.com
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Joe
Ramsdell, MD - Medical Director
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A
professional with boundless energy and a true commitment to his calling,
Joe Ramsdell, MD has enjoyed a distinguished career with the University
of California at San Diego. He currently serves as Director of the UCSD
Comprehensive Geriatric Program; Director of the UCSD Clinical Trials
Center; Professor of Medicine at UCSD and Division Head of General
Internal Medicine/Geriatrics. Dr. Ramsdell also serves as Director of
UCSD Home Care. He has authored and co-authored over 75 publications in
the field of geriatric and pulmonary medicine and is a reviewer for over
a dozen professional journals and associations, including the American
Federation of Clinical Research, Journals of Gerontology and the New
York State Journal of Medicine, among others.
As a member of the San Diego community, Dr. Ramsdell has also generously
offered his time and expertise to a variety area services and programs.
He serves on boards and advisory committees for numerous organizations
that serve the health and well-being of San Diego’s population, with a
particular focus for the elderly.
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Marcia Kravetz , RN - Director of Health Services
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Marcia received her RN in 1985 from the
Graduate School of Nursing at the University of Alberta Hospital in
Canada. She worked in both hospital and skilled nursing settings before joining the Silverado team in 1999, and since 1996 has also been called upon to provide her services as a nurse consultant to various pharmaceutical and medical services companies.
One of our more talented singers, Marcia has recorded with the Handell choir, and has made a number of radio advertisements. She loves outdoor sports, especially skiing, roller blading and swimming.
Marcia manages all nursing activities at Silverado Senior Living-Escondido.
E-mail:
MKravetz @SilveradoSenior.com
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Matthew Parcasio- Director of
Resident and Family Services
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As
an aspiring leader in the field of aging, Matthew understands
that communication, teamwork, and valuing differences are
essential in providing quality care and service. He inspires
others to want to get involved on concerns and issues facing our
elderly in the community.
Matthew graduated at San Diego State University with a B.A.
degree in Gerontology and was awarded an M.A. degree in the same
field at San Francisco State University. Matthew started his
professional career by doing numerous volunteer works in long
term care administration to further his knowledge and
experience. He developed his expertise by associating himself
with other health care organizations and applying his social
work skills. Matthew’s altruism is exemplified by his patience,
compassion and sensitivity to the needs of other people.
Matthew provides support to Silverado residents and resident’s
families.
Matthew’s other passion is Golf.
E-mail:
Parcasio@SilveradoSenior.com
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Pat Thompson - Director of
Program Services
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Pat has directed activities for
the frail elderly and individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s
disease for 16 years. In 1992, the facility in which Pat
coordinated activities was selected as California’s “Facility of
the Year” by the White House Conference on Aging. In 1987 and
1997, she was awarded the “Better Life Award from the San Diego
Health Care Association.
E-mail: PThompson@SilveradoSenior.com
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