Executive Director
Michelle Bonus, RN, BSN, NHA
(office) 509-877-3175 x12
Business Office Manager
Rufina Miranda
(office) 509-877-3175 x14
Rufina can answer most of your financial/business questions as she is in charge of personnel, accounting, and payroll. Rufina also loves to be able to answer and assist all residents and or their loved ones with all their insurance policy questions.
Director of Nursing
Esteban (Steve) Rodriguez, RN
(office) 509-877-3175 x35
Rehabilitation / Restorative Director
Karen Suarez, RN
(office) 509-877-3175 x36
Upon the resident’s admission, the Rehabilitation/Restorative Director will notify our rehabilitation team of speech, occupational, and physical therapist physicians’ orders. Therapy is provided, but not limited to, recent orthopedic surgeries, stroke complications, enteral feeds for nutritional needs, diabetes and wound complications, and more. Therapy is on the premises 7 days a week when your physician requests.
Infection Control / Staff Development / ADNS
Katie Delvo, LPN
(office) 509-877-3175 x28
Katie is in charge of educating staff on infection control, infection prevention, policy/procedures, and staff development as well as our Assistant Director of Nursing.
Nursing Administrative Assistant
Kristal Valencia
(office) 509-877-3175 x261
Assists in human resources with hiring new staff members and is in charge of scheduling nursing. Kristal has over 10 years of experience in long term.
Treatment Nurse
Maria Macias, LPN
Bio Coming Soon
Case Manager Nurse / RCM
Esmerelda Garcia, RN
(office) 509-877-3175 x17
Case Manager Nurse / RCM
Candi Hernandez, RN
(office) 509-877-3175 x18
Social Service Director
Stephanie Williams
(office) 509-877-3175 x20
Stephanie can help you with information about Emerald Care’s admission procedure, contact your current physician, or even find you a new physician if you’re thinking of coming from a home or hospital setting, or even from out of state. Stephanie, who has over 28 years of experience in skilled nursing and long-term care, will be able to answer most of your questions regarding Medicare or Medicaid coverage and/or direct you to the person who can.
Activity Director / Admissions
Michelle Braley
(office) 509-877-3175 x13
Michelle can help you with any questions regarding the admission procedure, tours of the facility, and insurance questions. She has 28 years of experience in the healthcare business and can direct you to whatever is needed.
Plant Manager
Jose Choque
(work cell) 509-930-4877
The Plant Manager, Jose, is responsible for maintaining the equipment and facility structure. He can help with television installation and cable selection, hanging pictures, etc. The Case Managers or Charge Nurse may assist you in contacting Jose.
Registered Dietitian
Magieline Benedicto, RD
(office) 509-877-3175 x44
Dietary Manager In Training
Aireen Ablog
Bio Coming Soon
Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor
Juanita Contreras
(work cell) 509-307-3954
(office) 509-877-3175 x263
Juanita has been with us for over 25 years. Juanita and her team of professionals will do their best to make sure our residents’ home is neat and tidy. We do ask that all resident clothing has an ‘iron-on’ label with the resident’s name on it. With up to 82 residents a day’s worth of clothing to launder, it can become difficult to identify and return unlabeled clothing! See the Admission Team for free clothing labeling services upon admission and during the stay at Emerald Care. Thank you for your support!
Beautician
Hilda Costello
(office) 509-877-3175
Hilda is exceptional with hair and nails, along with a loving and caring nature about her work. She can be reached by appointment.
Marketing / Quality Assurance Director
Jeff Hoon, BSW, NHA
(office) 509-877-3175 x44
Medical Director
Paul E. Emmans Jr., M.D.
118 S. 2nd St. Suite B
Selah, WA 98942
(cell) 509-698-3571