Our Team
Administrator
Mike Hoon
mike.hoon@emeraldcare.org
509-877-3175 x 12
Mike’s office is located in yellow hall, first door on the left.
Director of Nursing
Becky Balderas, R.N.
becky@emeraldcare.org
509-877-3175 x 17
Becky's office is located across from the Nurses' station.
Assistant Director of Nursing & Medicare Nurse
Kathy Kelly, R.N.
509-877-3175 x 35
She maintains a post at the Nursing Unit on the green hall.
Wound Care Nurse
Laurie Haggerty, LPN
You can usually find her at her cart in the hallway, but she does have an office on the blue hall.
Resident Care Managers
Tammy Bailey, L.P.N and Pam Kovach, L.P.N.
509-877-3175 x 18
The Resident Care Managers are responsible for the residents Plan of Care. They maintain a post at the Nursing Unit on the green hall.
Restorative Director
Robin Warren, R.N.
509-877-3175 x 43
Robin’s office is located towards the end of the Yellow Hall, in the Therapy Room on the right side of the hallway. The Restorative Director works with the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and the Speech & Language Therapist. She also manages The Emerald Care Restorative Program.
Admission & Social Service Director
Stephanie Harris
509-877-3175 x 20
Stephanie can help you with information about the facility and give you a tour. Stephanie’s office is located across from main entry.
Plant Manager
Terry Beason
terry@emeraldcare.org
509-930-2040
The Plant Manager / Maintenance are responsible for maintaining the equipment and facility structure. They can help mount TV’s, pictures etc. The Case Managers or Charge Nurse may assist you to contact Terry.
Business Office Manager
Janie Woodcock
janie@emeraldcare.org
509-877-3175 x 14
Janie is responsible for resident and facility accounts. You can find her in the building located adjacent to the facility.
Medical Records Director
Michelle Lewis-Braley
509-877-3175 x 13
This department maintains your health information (medical records) and monitors for security of those records. Health Information Services is located across from main entry.
Staff Development Director
Julie Garcia, L.P.N.
509-877-3175 x 36
Julie is responsible to train staff and also serves as the infection control nurse.
Dietary Manager
Leanna Blue, R.D.
509-877-3175 x 39
The Registered Dietician/Dietary Manager develops the menus to provide nutritious meals and snacks to the residents. Contact the Kitchen Staff or Resident Case Managers to reach Blue.
Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator
Marlinda Andres and Teresa Hoon
509-877-3175 x 21
They access the community resources and implement structured activities to promote socialization. They strive to offer a multitude of choices so residents of Emerald Care can enjoy any or all of the activities like Garden Club, Parties, Bingo, Karaoke, Bowling, Wii games, Parachute, and coffee time) as they wish. Please inquire if you are interested in volunteering. The activities office is located in the Dining room on the Yellow Hall.
Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor
Juanita Contreras
509-949-2741
If you can’t find some clothing, contact Juanita or Social Services. The Laundry/Housekeeping department is located towards the end of the yellow hall.
Medical Director
Paul E. Emmans Jr., M.D.
118 S. 2nd St. Suite B
Selah, WA 98942
509-698-3571