Current Announcements
Nationally Recognized Frontier Management Selected for Creekside Pointe
April 13, 2013
Sweetwater, TN - April 10, 2013: The Worthington Group of Tenneessee LLC, developer of Willow Creek and other residential communities, has selected Frontier Management, one of the nations top senior care management companies to manage their offering, Creekside Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care.
The Creekside Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care community is planned for forty-seven residences, with deluxe and standard one bedroom and two bedroom suite layouts. The community will offer residents individually designed supportive health programs to assist with needs of dining and nutrition, transportation, specialized healthcare needs, engaging life enrichment programming and more to enhance the quality of life of those who will call Creekside Pointe home.
Located within Willow Creek subdivision in Sweetwater, Tennessee, residents of Creekside Pointe will have access to all Willow Creek amenities including community center, fitness center, community pool, outdoor amphitheater and miles of finished sidewalks and walking trails.
"There is a significant, expanding need to provide residential accommodations coupled with professional health care services for our senior family and friends," said Jeff Darragh, Chairman and CEO for The Worthington Group and Creekside Pointe. "We want to provide a place that resembles home, with all its comforts and security for seniors who are no longer content living alone or independently, yet do not desire or need the intensive care provided by skilled nursing facilities."
"We believe Frontier Management brings a caliber of expertise not only in retirement living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing but their managment style is integrated with a sincere compassion for the residents."
Frontier Management has communities throughout the United States offering retirement living, assisted living, memory care and nursing rehabilitation. They manage communities in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and now Tennessee. Frontier Management has been ranked 25th among the top 40 senior living providers in the U.S. by Provider magazine published by the American Health Care Association National Center for Assisted Living.
Frontier Named Management Company for Two New Development Projects
October 30, 2012
New senior living communities are coming to McKinney and Fort Worth, courtesy of SRP Medical and Frontier Management. SRP Medical, formerly a healthcare division for The Staubach Co., will break ground on the new residences by the end of the year, with completion scheduled for January 2014.
The 107 unit, 80,000 square-foot McKinney project, at the corner of Stonebridge Drive and Eldorado Parkway, will offer 75 assisted living residences and 32 memory care apartments. The 114 unit, 100,000 square-foot Fort Worth development, near Bryant Irving Road and Interstate 20, willl offer 90 assisted living residences and 24 memory care apartments.
Both will be run by Frontier Mangement.
The communities will offer studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units with granite countertops and walk-in closets. Amenities will include landscaped courtyards, a theater room, dining facilities, and numerous activity areas, all set in a "country club-like setting".
The two new developments come on the heels of the partners' recent groundbreaking of Magnolia Heights, and 85,000 square-foot, 108 unit facility in suburban Houston, scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2013.
SRP Medical to Build Texas Senior Living Community, Frontier to Manage
October 17, 2012
SRP Medical, a senior care real estate investment and development company, and Frontier Management recently announced plans to build a 100,000 square-foot senior living community in southwest Fort Worth, TX.
The community will have 105 residences providing assisted living and memory care services.
"SRP continues to respond to the need for stimulating, engaging senior living communities, and we're excited to commence work on our second assisted living community this year and first in the Fort Worth market," said Marc Goldman, and SRP Principal and founding partner, in a statement. "This new development constitutes an important addition to our growing portfolio and should enhance our reputation for delivering the hightest senior living qualtiy and amenitites."
The developer and management venture has previously broken ground on another Texas community, Magnolia Heights, which is scheduled for completion in January 2014.
Leader Named Frontier Executive Director of the Year
August 2012
We are pleased to announce that Julie Campbell-Taylor, the Executive Director at Gilman Park Assisted Living, was named the Frontier Management Executive Director of the Year for 2011. Julie joined Frontier Management in September 2008 as the Executive Director at Rosewood Specialty Care and transferred to Gilman Park in October 2009. Since joining Gilman Park, she has done an outstanding job in supporting the Frontier Mission Statement and Values Statement. Gilman Park provides quality care to the residents, a healthy work environment for the employees, and a well maintained community. The results of Julie's efforts in these areas are reflected in the consistently high census as well as the financial performance of the community. Please join us in congratulating Julie for a job well done!
Julie has also won the Oregon Health Care Association Innovative Programming and Improvement Award. This award was presented to Julie for her contributions to the community through the programs she has developed for local Elementary Schools and various charitable organizations, including the Alzheimer's Association. This is quite an honor as nominations are accepted by members throughout the State of Oregon.
Landon Miller Named Frontier's 2012 Employee of the Year
August 13, 2012
The opening statement of the nomination form for Landon said it all, "To say that Landon Miller deserves recognition as Employee of the Year would be an understatement! Please let me elaborate," signed by the employees of Washington Gardens Memory Care.
A graduate of Oregon State University with a degree in Liberal Studies, Landon began his career in senior living working as a weekend receptionist and medication aide, leaving in 2007 to return to school in pursuit of his graduate's degree in elementary education. His dedication culminated with reciept of his master's in teaching from Portland State University.
In 2011, Landon began his career with Washington Gardens Memory Care as the Activity Director while continuing his educational pursuits focusing on special education. His desire is to work with Autistic children.
As you can imagine, there is never a dull moment for the residents at Washington Gardens. Landon's talent shines through as he creates a program that engages residents from the moment breakfast is finished through to those last moments of the day. He is outstanding at developing a varied daily activity program that meets the vast interest and needs of each and every resident. You can always here Landon encouraging and directing residents in a positive and enthusiastic voice. He takes every possible step to enhance the life of each individual on a daily basis.
Landon's activity program is a highlight for new prospective resident and family tours. We are proud to brag a bit in saying that the activities program at Washington Gardens Memory Care is second to none...because of Landon. "It is pure joy to be showing a family our community and come upon the residents happily engaged and active with Landon leading the charge," said Ginny McCarthy, Excecutive Director. "Landon is a team player - always willing to help a resident in need or a caregiver who could use an extra pair of hands. He takes the initiative at all times putting the residents first," said McCarthy.
"There has never been a moment when Landon's energy and compassion has wavered. He is the ultimate professional in every sense of the word. He never considers himself first, placing the residents in that position," said Greg Roderick, President and CEO.
We are very blessed to have Landon Miller working for us at Washington Gardens. His value is tremendous, his enthusiasm contagious, and his care and concern are positive. We are honored to recognize Landon as Frontier Management's 2012 Employee of the Year!
The Frontier Management 'Employee of the Year' Award highlights an employee who has made an extraordinary contribution over the past year. Its purpose is to recognize the achievements of an indidual whos actions have positively influenced the quality of life for residents, staff and associates and have gone beyond the call of duty to fulfill Frontier's Mission Statement:
To enrich the lives of our residents, staff and associates through our programs, communications, environments and true commitment.
Frontier Management has over 47 communities in 8 states with more than 2500 employees. Nominations for the award come direct from the staff at each individual community and are submitted to Frontier's Coprorate Office. As you may imagine, our office is flooded with numerous deserving nominations. Once all of the nominations are received, our President/CEO, Greg Roderick, has the arduous task of selecting only one employee who exemplivies the criteria for Employee of the Year.
Frontier Management Named In Top 40 Senior Living Providers
June 6, 2012
Frontier Management is has been ranked 25th among the top 40 senior living providers in the United States by Provider magazine published by the American Health Care Association National Center for Assisted Living.
“The expansion of ancillary services and specialty care among assisted living providers continues at a steady pace this year, with companies citing, as they did last year, an optimistic outlook for the sector,” stated Meg LaPorte in the article about the top 40 providers.
The article further states that it isn’t surprising, the bulk of the companies on this year’s Top 40 also offer memory or dementia care services. This holds true with Frontier Management opening three new memory care communities in the last 18 months: Arbor Oaks Memory Care in Newberg, OR; Canyon Valley Memory Care in Green Valley, AZ and Washington Gardens Memory Care in Tigard, OR. “Frontier forecasts that in 2013, we will complete and open three combination assisted living/memory care communities and four stand along memory care communities,” states Greg Roderick, CEO/President.
As of January 1, 2011, the article states the top 40 for-profit assisted living providers accounted for a total resident capacity of more than 208,000 and more than 2,340 communities.
Frontier Celebrates Grand Opening of Seven Lakes Memory Care
April 15, 2012
On a beautiful April Saturday, Seven Lakes Memory Care Assisted Living, located at 1990 Pikes Peak Drive, Loveland, CO, celebrated its Grand Opening Celebration with more than 250 guests in attendance. Lynn Hayden-Ugarte, Marketing Director of Seven Lakes Memory Care, made introductions of the many people involved with the creation and operation of the community. Frontier Management’s CEO, Greg Roderick, a partner in Seven Lakes and President of Frontier, the management company for Seven Lakes, welcomed all guests and made remarks, “ we will all be able to feel positive about the dignified environment and care that residents will receive by living at Seven Lakes Memory Care.”
Lead Partner and Developer, Scott Bray of The Glen Companies, described the culture, design and careful craftsmanship of the community with more than 6-years of planning in order to see Seven Lakes Memory Care become a reality. Other groups involved were Ricca Newmark Design (kitchen designers), Bray Whaler International (interior design), LRS Architects, and Amerisphere (financing).
The Loveland Fire & Rescue crews were also in attendance and Greg Roderick presented a $500 donation to the Battalian Chief, Greg Ward. “We recognize the value, care and importance of the first responders and appreciate their dedication to our residents,” stated Roderick. Also, with a live broadcast, 1310AM KFKA Newstalk conducted live interviews during the event. Valerie Valdez, Executive Director, also introduced the talented and caring staff who will be providing the care, housekeeping, food services, maintenance and activities that will benefit the residents of Seven Lakes Memory Care.
Leona Ciechanowski, Frontier Human Resource Director Named Runner Up for HR Leadership Award
March 9, 2012
The Portland Business Journal published winners this week of the 2012 HR Leadership Award . The criteria the judges for selecting the award recipients is executing organizational strategy, implementing innovative practices that further development of individual employees, finding successful solutions to major challenges and providing leadership that serves as a role model for the organization as a whole.
”It is a pleasure and great pride that Leona was named a runner up for this award, announced Frontier Management, LLC, Greg Roderick, CEO and President. “Leona is a vital member of our Executive Management Team at Frontier Management, LLC. She manages the HR, Benefits and many other key functions within our operations which enhance our value and service delivery to our employee population and clients alike. Having Leona on our team and be recognized is tremendous.”
Leona joined Frontier Management in December 2003. She previously held human resources positions with Strategic Simulations, Fairchild Semiconductor and Casto Travel in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has an extensive background in human resources and operational fields. Leona attended State University of New York at Morrisville, Norwich, New York and earned a certificate in Human Resources Management from University of California Santa Cruz, San Jose, California.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 15th Annual Chef’s Dinner & Wine Extraordinaire
March 8, 2012
Nearly 250 guests and supporters attended the 15th Annual Chef’s Dinner and Wine Extraordinaire on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at The Nines Hotel in downtown Portland Oregon, where a multi-course meal was prepared by a team of the Northwest’s finest chefs. Each chef prepared an appetizer or a course for the dinner. Winemakers collaborate with the chefs, pairing a different wine for each course. “We have participated in this event for nearly 10-years and each one is better than the last,” stated Greg Roderick, Frontier’s CEO. A silent and live auction are featured along with the signature live auction of each Chef being auctioned to prepare a meal at the winning bidder’s home.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that (1)clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and (2) obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Frontier Management was represented by its CEO, Greg Roderick and its EVP Matthew Dunham and wife Paula. “Matt and I have been continuous supporters of this foundation and this event for many years. We have the chance to see many friends, visit with the foundation leadership, visit with the medical team from Oregon Health Sciences University and give money toward finding a cure,” continued Roderick. Frontier Management donated $6,000 toward finding a cure at the event.
Frontier Managment, LCC Named Top Senior Living Providers
March 1, 2012
Frontier Management is proud to announce they are ranked 27th among the top 80 senior living providers in the United States by Assisted Living Executive magazine for 2011. The ranking is measured by the total resident capacity of a each company.
Assisted Living Executive’s top 80 for-profit senior living providers account for a total operational resident capacity of nearly 504,000 including more than 245,000 in independent and almost 239,000 in licensed assisted living. Of the assisted living capacity, approximately one-fourth is in memory care,” states writer Anya Martin.