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Who's Who at Silverado Senior Living
Sugar Land
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Sugar Land - Information |
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License #000320
1221 Seventh Street
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Phone: (281) 277-1221
FAX: (281) 277-1020 |
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Le Riggs - Administrator |
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 Le Riggs comes to Silverado Senior Living –
Sugar Land in June 2005 with over ten years experience in
long-term care, five years of which were as an assisted living
Administrator. She holds a Bachelors degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida in
Orlando. No stranger to the long-term care arena, Le began as a
receptionist for a nursing home and instantly found an interest
in serving seniors. She earned certification as a certified
nursing assistant. While she worked as a certified nursing
assistant, she continued to build upon her knowledge in health
care administration, and worked her way up through the ranks
from Assistant Business Office Manager to Business Office
Manager to Administrator.
Le loves animals and she loves the Silverado philosophy of
incorporating animals into the therapeutic and “living”
environment for which Silverado communities are known.E-Mail:
LRiggs@SilveradoSenior.com |
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Linda Lavinson, Director of Resident
and Family Services |
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 Linda
Lavinson has been employed with Silverado Senior Living since July
2005. She is a licensed master’s level social worker and an
advanced clinical practitioner. She graduated from Ohio State
University with her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and from
Virginia Commonwealth University with her Master’s degree in
Social Work. Her work experience as a psychotherapist with Texana
MHMR, Methodist Hospital, and Center for Psychiatric Medicine has
given her a wealth of knowledge to help people with cognitive
impairment and a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses.
Her knowledge and experience helps Silverado to assess residents
and family systems, understand the interdependence of emotional
and physical factors as they affect quality of life, facilitate
therapy and support groups, and assist the various needs of our
residents and their families.
Linda has a passion for working with the senior population and
caring for their physical, emotional and psychosocial needs.
Integrated with that care is her belief in Silverado’s philosophy
of incorporating children and animals in resident care to enhance
the quality of life of our residents.E-Mail:
LLavinson@SilveradoSenior.com |
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Ruth Ann Chase, Family Ambassador |
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 Ruth
Ann Chase joined the Silverado team in November 2006. Having
personal experience with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s,
she understands the effects of the disease process on not only the
residents, but on the residents’ families as well. As our Family
Ambassador, she guides people who inquire about Silverado through
the decision making process, taking into account all the nuances,
subtleties, and family dynamics that must be considered.
While successful in other marketing and sales positions, it was
difficult for Ruth Ann to find true fulfillment. She enjoys
working for Silverado because she knows she is making a difference
in people’s lives. In addition, Silverado is making a huge impact
in her life and the lives of her children. Her daughters, Jackie
and Michelle, are often at Silverado on a mission to change a
resident’s day from ordinary to extraordinary! Through their
one-on-one interactions, they bring youthful joy and love to the
lives of our residents. Lastly, Ruth Ann enjoys how Silverado
incorporates pets into the everyday lives of our residents. She
brings her two Chihuahuas, Tinkerbell and Viggo, to visit and give
tours to our inquirers.
E-Mail:
RChase@SilveradoSenior.com |
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Angel Vierna, Culinary Director |
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 Originally
from Chicago, Angel grew up on the South Side enjoying all of the
different cultures and foods associated with the city. Angel's
mother is Mexican and her father is Italian so she grew up in an
environment that exposed her to very strong culinary roots. "I
come from a long line of people in my family who enjoy cooking. I
grew up in a kitchen helping out and sneaking tastes."
Angel attended the Art Institute of Houston and earned her degree
in Culinary Arts. She followed her graduation with a job at
Trevisio working under award winning, Chef Lance Fegen. Angel then
moved on to become the Catering Executive Chef for Memorial
Hermann Northwest Hospital where she further developed her palate
and creativity. "After two years, I felt I had accomplished my
goals and I needed a new challenge." After some searching for the
perfect fit, Angel found her home at Silverado.
"I enjoy seeing the faces of the people I'm feeding. I love to
hear the reactions both positive and negative." Angel has been
with Silverado a short time but plans to make many flavorful
changes. "I have an incredible passion for food and for helping
people, I'm just fortunate that I get to do both everyday!
Silverado feels like home to me and it's a blessing to be able to
wake up and love what you do!"
E-Mail:
avierna@SilveradoSenior.com |
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Zenia Galvez, Activities Director |
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 Zenia
Galvez joined the Silverado team in June 2007. She is a native
Texan with a passion for caring for older adults. Zenia lost both
her grandparents twelve years ago, and since that time, she has
found herself drawn to the senior population; but it is her strong
sense of family values that originally attracted her to Silverado.
Her love of older adults, children and animals made Silverado a
natural fit in her career and personal life. As the Activities
Director, Zenia creates a fun and exciting atmosphere that
enhances the quality of life of our residents. She investigates
residents’ special interests and plans activities that help our
residents feel accomplishment every day. Incorporating pets and
children in our activities program adds that special touch to the
lives of our residents, and Zenia’s high energy keeps them engaged
throughout the day.
E-Mail:
ZGalvez@SilveradoSenior.com |
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