Convalescent Center

(509) 634-2878

Our mission is to provide the highest quality of health care services while preserving the dignity of our residents. We are committed to providing our residents and family members with professional, compassionate services in recognition of the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each individual resident in a home-like atmosphere to enhance their quality of life. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a supportive work environment for our employees, and expanding services to meet the needs of our community.

Our 44-bed skilled long-term care facility is designed to protect the health and safety of residents, staff, and public. The center provides a clean, comfortable, and home-like environment for residents. A nurse’s station and lobby are conveniently located near the center’s entrance with the administrative offices nearby. The center has special care rooms for therapy sessions; a well-designed dining room and fully equipped kitchen; an activities room where residents gather for entertainment and relaxation; well kept grounds; ample parking area for guests and staff.

CONTACTs

Sally Hutton, Nursing Home Administrator
(509) 634-2888
Glenda Whitelaw,  Business Office Manager
(509) 634-2877
Janice Abrahamson, (509) 634-2879
Tina Drywater, LPN  (509) 634-2881
Gail Jameson, Food Service Manager (509) 634-2884
John Pakootas, Maintenance,  (509) 634-2886
Michelle Reeves, Social Services Director, (509) 634-2880
Brenda Moore, Medical Records, (509) 634-2885
Corey Wiley, Lead Housekeeper, (509) 634-2886
Katie Paquette, RN, Infection Control, (509) 634-2881

April 9, 2024 - Ground breaking ceremony for the new Convalescent Center site at Spirit Ridge overlooking the Columbia River. See the whole video here.

Services

  • 24-hour professional nursing staff

  • Professional consultant services as ordered by a resident’s physician

  • Registered dietary consultant

  • Registered/certified therapies including: physical, occupational, speech, and swallowing

  • Wound and skin care

  • Cultural community activities

  • Pharmacy services

  • I.V. therapy

  • WanderGuard departure alert system

  • Laundry services

  • Facility bus

  • Adult day/night care

  • In house activities

  • Respite care

  • Transportation services

  • Hydrosound bathing systems

  • BEMER chair

Each month's calendar is filled with activities including resident council meetings, games, cultural films, Bible study and Mass with Father Jake, exercise, music and beauty care, birthday parties for residents, lunch outings, and shopping outings.

resources for families

  • A Guide for Families of People with Dementia Living in Care Facilities (PDF)

  • National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-term Care Advocate Fact Sheets such as Residents' Rights, Getting Quality Care, Family Involvement and more (PDF)