The long-term-care residence in Oakley has a new name and new local board of directors that will collaborate with staff and management to provide care to seniors.
Logan County Senior Living, formerly Logan County Manor, 615 Price, continues to employ local professionals; Topeka-based GraceTeam manages the residence.
Members of the local board are Chairman Carl Ulrich, Rodney Bates, Melanie Sporer, Melany Maurath and Dianne Schertz. The board will oversee the newly established non-profit entity, Logan County Senior Living Inc.
This group voted for the name change and will meet regularly to ensure the residence continues to offer high-quality care to seniors, said Shyanne Griggs, RN, director of nursing.
“I appreciate these new board members who are all from Oakley and surrounding communities,” Griggs commented. “They have served on various civic committees and have the foresight to look for ways to improve services for elders.
“The board members are very knowledgeable and I believe they will do what is right for Logan County Senior Living. I envision a bright future for our elders and their families.”
Griggs also noted that GraceTeam is a valued partner that took on management duties Jan. 1.
“We are so pleased that GraceTeam has assumed the many management responsibilities here,” Griggs said. “Everyone involved is transparent in everything they do.
“They communicate with us openly on all details, which is quite comforting. In addition, our staff members have received extensive training by GraceTeam’s clinical nurse.”
Griggs emphasized “we are especially grateful for the partnership with Logan County Hospital and its continued support during this transition.”
Griggs has worked at the residence since 2011, serving as a dietary aide, certified nurse’s aide, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, MDS coordinator and assistant director of nursing. She was named director of nursing in December 2019.
Dana Rice, GraceTeam regional operations consultant, said Griggs and her colleagues were the main reason for the interest in Logan County.
“Staff members here have a passion for caring for seniors and are great to work with,” Rice said. “GraceTeam is committed to working with rural Kansas communities as we help them sustain and improve senior services. We want to be part of this focus in Logan County.
“The future is bright here because of the leadership of the local board, support of Logan County Commissioners, the staff’s passion for providing outstanding care and the GraceTeam partnership,” Rice added. “Initially, we are evaluating and improving processes to ensure financial stability, while maintaining high-quality care for our seniors.”
In the future, the board will evaluate the physical environment of the residence and discuss options for new models of care.
