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Planning For Your Future
When Emerald Heights opened nearly 25 years ago, Kay Wilson knew she would eventually live here. She was very attracted to the community and all that it had to offer. The question was never if she would move here, it was always when she would make the move. Kay is a big advocate for … Continued
Director of Resident Services – Connie Schneider
The Director of Resident Services, Connie Schneider makes overseeing a number of tasks look easy. She took on the role about three years ago when the opportunity surfaced in an unexpected way. “A colleague found this opportunity and suggested I apply for it, as I’ve worked in the senior care industry for four years prior,” … Continued
EvergreenHealth and Emerald Heights Embark on Unique Partnership
REDMOND, Wash. (April 5, 2017) – Emerald Heights, a community with amenity-rich offerings, announces the addition of EvergreenHealth as a partner in their Health Service Clinic to offer consistent and comprehensive health care for all residents. Bringing expert care directly to the Emerald Height’s community of over 550 residents, the organization’s Health Service Clinic’s … Continued
Senior Nutrition by Keely Helbock
Keely Helbock is the nutrition manager and dietitian of Emerald Heights’ on-site health care center, The Corwin Center, as well as the independent living sector of Emerald Heights. Nutrition for everyone is crucial for wellness and successful aging, but even more so with seniors. The framework we’re creating for our lives starts when we’re young, … Continued
Emerald Heights to Expand Community with Residential Courtyard Building
REDMOND, Wash. (April 25, 2017) – Emerald Heights, a Life Plan Community with amenity-rich offerings located in Redmond, Wash., is expanding to meet the needs of the retirement community with the addition of the Courtyard, which will include apartment homes and a centralized courtyard. The Courtyard will bring an additional 42 apartment homes to … Continued
From Restaurants to Retirement Communities, Chef Lecours Has Done It All
Just over four years ago, Matthew Lecours was working as a district chef for Microsoft and then previously as an executive sous chef for the Seattle Mariners, traveling around the country for events such as the All-Star Game, World Series and Super Bowl. Matthew was then steered in the direction of retirement communities by his … Continued
Making the Move to Your Best Life
Just over two years ago, Ned and Joyce Turner made the move to Emerald Heights from their home in Bellevue. They had built a beautiful home “basically in the middle of the woods,” Joyce laughs. Ned explains, “It was great at the time, but you don’t want to live in a house you built when … Continued
Dean and Bev Nelson
Dean and Bev Nelson, high school sweethearts celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary this year, grew up in a very small Danish community in South Dakota, with a population of 500. They are blessed with three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. It’s been just over two years since they’ve moved to Redmond, and they could … Continued
The Nature Trail
The Nature Trail Hugh Knapp, resident of Emerald Heights, runs the group that is responsible for maintaining the mile-long trail that wraps around the entire community. The resident-built “Nature Trail” came about as the residents wanted a chance to explore the surrounding natural beauty of Emerald Heights. Hugh loves the picturesque setting of the west … Continued
Revamping the Role of IT
Two and a half years ago, Emerald Heights’ Chief Information Officer (CIO) Chad Thornton joined the community when a friend in Facilities suggested the Director of IT opportunity. Thornton brought more than two decades of software and technology experience to his role as Director of IT and now CIO. “There is definitely no shortage of … Continued