Admission Team
Admissions
(509) 949-4448
Administrator
Jeff Hoon
509-877-3175 x12
Jeff is a second generation administrator at Emerald Care with over 10 years of experience in long term care and a background in Social Services. Jeff’s office is the first office on the left in Emerald Care.
Director of Nursing
Tamara Berumen
509-877-3175 x17
Tamara has 25 years of experience with a background of dietary as well as nursing. Her top priorities are resident care and promoting the continuation of education with her staff. Tamara’s office is located across from the nurse’s station in Emerald Care.
Rehabilitation Director
Katie Delvo, LPN
509 -877-3175 x36
Katie’s office is located towards the end of the yellow hall, in the therapy room on the right side of the hallway. The Rehabilitation Director will, upon the resident’s admission, 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 requested by your physician.
Social Service Director
Stephanie Williams
509-877-3175 x20
Stephanie’s office is located across from the main entrance. She 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, and 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.
Health Information Manager
Michelle Braley
509-877-3175 x13
Michelle’s office is the second office to the left when entering the main entrance. She 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
Jorge Espinoza
509-930-4877
The Plant Manager, Jorge, is responsible for maintaining the equipment and facility structure. He can help with television installation and cable selection, hanging of pictures, etc. The Case Managers or Charge Nurse may assist you in contacting Jorge.
Business Office Manager
Rufina Miranda
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.
Registered Dietitian Dietary Manager
Marilee Erickson Yaz Navarette
Marilee and Yaz work together to ensure all the residents’ special diets and personal choices of meals and snacks are provided to meet each resident’s needs. If you have any special food requests, please talk with either of them.
Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator
Michelle Braley
509-877-3175 x13
The activities office is located in the Dining Room. Michelle and her assistants, aided by loyal and kind volunteers, strive to offer a multitude of choices so residents of Emerald Care can enjoy any or all of their favorite activities like gardening, crafts, birthday and holiday parties/socials, bingo, karaoke, Wii games, exercise group, read aloud time, reminiscing, trivia, and more. She also schedules classic TV/movies, spiritual and musical programs, theme music, and more–to include reservations for private parties in the Day Room. Please inquire if you are interested in volunteering.
Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor
Juanita Contreras
509-949-2741
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
(509) 945-1556
Hilda is exceptional with hair and nails along with a loving and caring nature about her work. She can be reached by appointment.
Staff Development
Melissa Shaffer
509-877-3175 x16
Melissa is in charge of educating staff on infection control and policy and procedures.
Nursing Administrative Assistant
Kristal Valencia
509-877-3175 x10
Assists in human resources with hiring new staff members and is in charge of scheduling of nursing. Kristal has over 10 years of experience in long term.
Marketing /Community Liaison
Matt Hoon
509-949-7372
Medical Director
Paul E. Emmans Jr., M.D.
118 S. 2nd St. Suite B
Selah, WA 98942
509-698-3571
