Testimonials
"The Odd Fellow Retirement Home is the answer to senior citizens who enjoy being with others. . . . The staff is professional and has a caring and loving attitude. We both know our Mom is being well taken care of and is happy. We couldn't have found a better place for her to live and thrive."
—Valerie Shrives Smith and David Shrives
"My father lived at Odd Fellows for fourteen months. During that time he was treated with respect and caring. . . . What I liked most of all was that the staff was always there with the residents giving them a pat on the back or just a sit down conversation. How wonderful that in our hurried world you give that very important gift of personal attention."
—Sandra Sothern, Robin Anderson, and Gerogeann Godsey
"We want to thank you for all the good things you make possible here at our new home. It's a year next month since we've been here! It was especially great that you made it possible for us to go to 'Oklahoma.' I'd wanted to go to one of the shows and this is special to both of us"
-Bill and Sara Knight
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the quality of care I received while a patient at Friendship. Each person seemed interested in my well being. While everyone was great, there were several who stood out above the rest. They were always optimistic and enthusiastic and offered me support when I needed uplifting. They made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. I appreciated the wound care nurses and their hard work in finding the right tools to heal my wound and how they shared in my joy as the wound started healing. I thank everyone for their caring. -Janet Lawler
Dear September,
I want you to know that we really think
you have done a great job in meeting our needs since the work started in
the kitchen and dining room. Your staff have been wonderful. The cooks,
servers, and many others have worked so hard to see that we have
everything we need and given us a good variety of good food.
I’ve always said this is the best place to live and
you’ve all proven this with your care and love.
Thanks and bless you all.
Love
Sally Carlson
Ms. September Young,
A
short time back it became necessary for me to spend a few days at your
facility for rehabilitation purposes. I would like to compliment you and
the people of your facility on the quality of care I received while I
was there. The building and all areas were very clean, neat and orderly.
The doctors, nurses and aides were so attentive and helpful that there
was nothing left to want. While being in the condition I was in is
certainly not desirable, if it were necessary, I cannot think of a
better place to be than the one you are operating.
Yours truly,
Carl Benson
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OR. All rights reserved.
September Fray
Executive
Director
September is a
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and has been at Holgate Community for a total of
over 20 years. She is passionate about the well-being of the residents
on our Campus. Having grown up in Long Term Care she always knew she
would work in this industry. “I love my job and look forward to what
each day holds here at Holgate.” Outside of work September enjoys
spending time with her husband and two teenage sons. She may be
contacted at (503) 231-1411 or at
sfray@holgatecenter.org.
David McManaway, RN
VP,
Nursing/Resident Services
David is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience is both
acute and long term health care.
A retired Navy Nurse, he has an extensive background in Nursing
Management and clinical environments that include Emergency Care,
Orthopedics, and General Surgery.
David has been the Nursing Director at Friendship Health Center for 3 ½
years and been both a Nursing Director and Nursing Consultant in long
term care for the past 11 years.
When afforded spare time, he enjoys his family, golf and river rafting.
He may be contacted at (503) 872-1108 or at
dmcmanaway@holgatecenter.org.
Justin Speer
VP,
Finance/Facility Services
Justin came to The Holgate
Center in March of 2011 with over 17 years of Finance and Accounting
experience. Much of his background has been in the area of property management
and retirement communities.
Justin earned his B.S. in Finance from the University of
Oregon and is a big fan of Oregon Duck football.
He enjoys spending time with his family and yellow
Labrador, wine tasting, traveling, and hiking.
He may be contacted at (503) 231-1411 or at
jspeer@holgatecenter.org.
Eric Jones
Manager, Dietary Services
Eric
began his diverse culinary career in Alaska over 20 years ago.
In addition to expert cooking skills, he has been a kitchen and
food service manager which includes a 4 year tenure as the Director of
Catering services at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.
Eric has been at the Holgate Campus for over 8 years and when not
behind a stove, can be found
rock hounding, golfing, or camping with his family.
He can be reached at (503) 872-1202 or
ejones@holgatecenter.org.
Bruce Burgess
Director of Facility services
Bruce came to The Holgate
Center in April 2011 with over 20 years of experience in facility
maintenance and repair. Bruce was a certified machinist for several
years before moving into facility maintenance. He also had his own
handyman business for 5 years. In his spare time Bruce likes to spend
time with his family, camping, fishing and hiking. He may be contacted
at (503) 872-1204. or at
bburgess@holgatecenter.org.
Randy Mondello
Administrator of The Odd Fellows Home
Randy Mondello
serves the community of residents at the Home with a background in
geriatric nursing, technical building maintenance, staff education, and
resident care coordination. She has worked in the health care industry
in many different areas and is very happy to have settled into managing
the residential care facility for the Holgate Community. She may be
reached at (503) 872-1104 or at
rmondello@holgatecenter.org.
