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Silverado Senior Living - Escondido
1500 Borden Rd.
Escondido, CA 92026
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Silverado Senior Living - Escondido | Who's Who
Who's Who in Escondido
Meet our team of LIFE Leaders! We are here for you and always available to answer your questions. Experience, generosity of spirit, and passion for helping others is the common thread at Silverado Senior Living.
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Joe Ramsdell, MD
Medical Director
- Division Head & Professor of Medicine
- Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
- University of California, San Diego
Dr. Ramsdell is Professor and Division Head of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. In this role, he has developed an expertise in multi-departmental coordination and leadership. He was the founder and past-director of the Geriatric Fellowship and Primary Care Fellowship Programs at UCSD, programs that train fellows from multiple departments including Preventive and Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Neuroscience and Psychiatry.
Jean Busher
Administrator
Jean Busher has worked in long-term care for 20 years in a variety of environments, including adult day health care, assisted living and county service agencies. She received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Marymount University in Arlington Virginia. She has 16 years program management experience. Jean has worked in programs caring for disabled seniors for the past 9 years and many of these seniors suffered from various forms of dementia. Jean earned her Master of Psychology, Counseling at Arlington University and her Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Radford University.
Marcia Schaefer, RN
Director of Health Services
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 Handel 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. Marcia was awarded the first annual National Assisted Living Nursing Association (NALNA) Nurse of the Year award! Way To Go, Marcia!!!
Pat Morrow
Culinary Director
Pat Morrow moved to California from Virginia in 1988. Pat has 18 years of experience working in the long-term care industry. She started out as a caregiver, and worked in the position for nine years. She then transferred to the Culinary Department as a cook. Within one year, Pat was promoted to Culinary Director, a testament to her hard work, leadership, and passion to learn. She loves Southern cooking, and will make “soul food” upon request. She is dedicated to the residents, families and associates at Silverado. “Silverado has truly made a difference in my life. I’m proud to say that I have worked for this company for 10 years and looking forward to many more!”
Devory Gibson, Jr., B.A.
Director of Resident Engagement
Devory joined Silverado Senior Living - Escondido in August of 2010, having over 7 years experience working in the psychiatric field and home health care. He received his B.A. in psychology in 2008, from Dillard University in New Orleans, La. Devory started off in the company as a Resident Engagement Assistant, and in less than a year he has moved up the ladder to the position of Director of Resident Engagement. Through his hard work and diligence new engagement programs have a risen and others have come full circle here in Escondido.
Devory has two younger children that he brings to work time and time again, to bring L.I.F.E. to the residents. Not only do his children enjoy the residents and engagement programs with them, but also the residents love to see them playing and laughing down the halls. “From the moment I first walked into Silverado, I felt as if I was home! The staff & the residents welcomed me with open arms. I knew this was the place for me!”
He is passionate about the work he does with the residents, staff, and residents’ families. Devory believes that Silverado is truly a family we go through ups and downs, but we always make it through TOGETHER. He truly epitomizes the message of Silverado “We bring L.I.F.E. to those we serve!”
Devory has two younger children that he brings to work time and time again, to bring L.I.F.E. to the residents. Not only do his children enjoy the residents and engagement programs with them, but also the residents love to see them playing and laughing down the halls. “From the moment I first walked into Silverado, I felt as if I was home! The staff & the residents welcomed me with open arms. I knew this was the place for me!”
He is passionate about the work he does with the residents, staff, and residents’ families. Devory believes that Silverado is truly a family we go through ups and downs, but we always make it through TOGETHER. He truly epitomizes the message of Silverado “We bring L.I.F.E. to those we serve!”
Mary Conlen
Family Ambassador
Mary has lived down the street from the Escondido Silverado community since its doors opened in 1997. Her two children were 7 and 9 then, and would visit the residents here and play the violin for them (not very well at first!). She has always had a soft spot in her heart for this community, and jumped at the chance to join Silverado this year after serving another community for four years as their Senior Living Counselor.
Mary is passionate about what she does, and looks forward every day to assisting families in making thoughtful and educated decisions for their loved ones. By listening carefully to each individual story, she can help each new resident maximize his or her independence and freedom. She loves that her community is full of life - including family members, children, and lot of animals!
Mary has been married to her artist husband for 25 years. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family, including her grown son and daughter, and new grand-baby Rose Willow.
Mary welcomes you to contact her with any questions or concerns, or to schedule a visit. She invites you to ask her about two of Silverado’s maxims:
Love is Greater than Fear
&
We Give L.I.F.E to Those We Serve
Mary is passionate about what she does, and looks forward every day to assisting families in making thoughtful and educated decisions for their loved ones. By listening carefully to each individual story, she can help each new resident maximize his or her independence and freedom. She loves that her community is full of life - including family members, children, and lot of animals!
Mary has been married to her artist husband for 25 years. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family, including her grown son and daughter, and new grand-baby Rose Willow.
Mary welcomes you to contact her with any questions or concerns, or to schedule a visit. She invites you to ask her about two of Silverado’s maxims:
Love is Greater than Fear
&
We Give L.I.F.E to Those We Serve
Alana Harris
Community Ambassador
Alana Harris is the Community Ambassador for Silverado Senior Living - Escondido.
Rick Topete
Community Ambassador
Rick Topete is the Community Ambassador for Silverado Senior Living - Escondido.
Judith Kay
Director of Resident and Family Services
Judith Kay, LCSW, joined Silverado Senior Living Escondido as the Director of Resident and Family Services in August of 2011. Having earned a BA in History and a Teaching Credential from UC Santa Barbara, Judith 's first career was in education. Later, with her daughter in college, Judith decided to return to school herself to pursue a career in geriatrics, a field she had been drawn to all of her life. That's when she moved to San Diego and earned a Masters of Social Work from San Diego State University.
With over 20 years experience in the field of aging, Judith brings with her a deep understanding of the challenges facing older adults and their families. Her experience ranges from hospital social work and skilled nursing care, to adult day health care, Alzheimer’s research and Geriatric Care Management.
Judith enjoys sharing what she has learned through presentations and trainings for professionals and families. She has a deep appreciation for the value of family support groups and was honored with the Above and Beyond Award from the Alzheimer's Association for her volunteer work in that area.
A firm believer in the power of love over fear, Judith says she was drawn to Silverado because she wanted to work in an environment where decisions are based on values and where laughing, hugging, dancing and singing are not only allowed but encouraged.
With over 20 years experience in the field of aging, Judith brings with her a deep understanding of the challenges facing older adults and their families. Her experience ranges from hospital social work and skilled nursing care, to adult day health care, Alzheimer’s research and Geriatric Care Management.
Judith enjoys sharing what she has learned through presentations and trainings for professionals and families. She has a deep appreciation for the value of family support groups and was honored with the Above and Beyond Award from the Alzheimer's Association for her volunteer work in that area.
A firm believer in the power of love over fear, Judith says she was drawn to Silverado because she wanted to work in an environment where decisions are based on values and where laughing, hugging, dancing and singing are not only allowed but encouraged.
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