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We are pleased to announce our March 2023 Firestarters, CLICK HERE!

Sodalis Senior Living was proud to Celebrate Black History Month in February, as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements by noteworthy African Americans and recognizing their central role in American history. Throughout February, we recognized African American leaders from a wide spectrum of industries, including politics, education, sports, art, music and entertainment. To learn about the exceptional individuals spotlighted by Sodalis during this significant month, click here.

Name Zawana Hanks Position Resident Assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter Can’t Cook How he/she got into senior living Took care of my Grandparents Favorite part about working with seniors Hearing their Life stories Favorite part about Sodalis family Feels like Family Hobbies/Interests outside work Loves Music

Name Carmen Reyes Position Lead RA Fun fact about Fire Starter Im really bad about joking How he/she got into senior living I got in by need and fell in love with the profession Favorite part about working with seniors I get to make their lives better, happier, and fun Favorite part about Sodalis family Team work we have a real good team Hobbies/Interests outside work I have 4 kids their my hobby and life.

Name Sarah Colonna Position Concerige Fun fact about Fire Starter Has a great sense of Homor How he/she got into senior living Was told about Milton from a family friend Favorite part about working with seniors Getting to know them Favorite part about Sodalis family How everyone cares about each other Hobbies/Interests outside work Loves to draw, paint and do crafts

Name Andrea Roundtree Position Lead Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter She loves to sew but she says she’s not good at it. How he/she got into senior living Did the hectic medic and aide professions and was ready for a little more laid back environment. Favorite part about working with seniors Always a new adventure! Favorite part about Sodalis family Interacting with the residents Hobbies/Interests outside work Relaxing and finding new places to shop and explore.

Name – Valerie Rodriguez Position – Cook Fun fact about Fire Starter – Valerie is a hard working woman that provides for her 7 kids without any help How he/she got into senior living – She started as an RA to help those that could not do for themselves, and she wanted to make sure they knew someone cares Favorite part about working with seniors – Hearing their stories and laughing endlessly with them Favorite part about Sodalis family – Work is fun, fast paced but FUN Hobbies/Interests outside work – Outings with her children and trying different recipes together with her children as well.

Name – Carmen Reyes Position – Lead RA Fun fact about Fire Starter – Im really bad about joking How he/she got into senior living – I got in by need and fell in love with the profession Favorite part about working with seniors – I get to make their lives better, happier, and fun Favorite part about Sodalis family – Team work we have a real good team Hobbies/Interests outside work – I have 4 kids their my hobby and life.

Name – Zawana Hanks Position – Resident Assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter – Can’t Cook How he/she got into senior living – Took care of my Grandparents Favorite part about working with seniors – Hearing their Life stories Favorite part about Sodalis family – Feels like Family Hobbies/Interests outside work – Loves Music

Sodalis Senior Living is proud to announce that five of its communities – Cantonment, Jacksonville, Tampa, Texas City and Wharton have been honored as a Best of Senior Living 2023 award winner by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America. The best of senior living honor represents the best of the best of in-home care and senior living communities, determined by the reviews of seniors and their families. A Place for Mom’s 2023 Best of Senior Living Awards recognizes the top 1-2% of nearly 45,000 senior care providers across the country for providing exemplary care and support to aging loved ones. “We’ve gathered more than 330,000 reviews of senior living communities and providers across aplaceformom.com that capture first-hand experiences from seniors and their families,” said Sue Johansen, Executive Vice President, Community Network, at A Place for Mom. “As families evaluate options for their loved one’s senior care, they seek out A Place for Mom’s reviews for trusted and reliable feedback to help in their decision. The outstanding care and support senior living communities provide remains a common theme across the top reviews.” This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Best of Senior Living Awards, recognizing top providers in nearly every state and several Canadian provinces based on the reviews of seniors and their loved ones. A Place for Mom has found that, on average, families are six times more likely to move into communities with recent reviews, further reinforcing the importance of review in helping families make decisions. To learn more about A Place for Mom’s 2023 Best of Senior Living Award winners, visit aplaceformom.com/awards.

Sodalis Cantonment is proud to announce that it has been honored as a Best of Senior Living 2023 award winner by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America. The best of senior living honor represents the best of the best of in-home care and senior living communities, determined by the reviews of seniors and their families. A Place for Mom’s 2023 Best of Senior Living Awards recognizes the top 1-2% of nearly 45,000 senior care providers across the country for providing exemplary care and support to aging loved ones. “We’ve gathered more than 330,000 reviews of senior living communities and providers across aplaceformom.com that capture first-hand experiences from seniors and their families,” said Sue Johansen, Executive Vice President, Community Network, at A Place for Mom. “As families evaluate options for their loved one’s senior care, they seek out A Place for Mom’s reviews for trusted and reliable feedback to help in their decision. The outstanding care and support senior living communities provide remains a common theme across the top reviews.” This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Best of Senior Living Awards, recognizing top providers in nearly every state and several Canadian provinces based on the reviews of seniors and their loved ones. A Place for Mom has found that, on average, families are six times more likely to move into communities with recent reviews, further reinforcing the importance of review in helping families make decisions. To learn more about A Place for Mom’s 2023 Best of Senior Living Award winners, visit aplaceformom.com/awards.

Sodalis Texas City is proud to announce that it has been honored as a Best of Senior Living 2023 award winner by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America. The best of senior living honor represents the best of the best of in-home care and senior living communities, determined by the reviews of seniors and their families. A Place for Mom’s 2023 Best of Senior Living Awards recognizes the top 1-2% of nearly 45,000 senior care providers across the country for providing exemplary care and support to aging loved ones. “We’ve gathered more than 330,000 reviews of senior living communities and providers across aplaceformom.com that capture first-hand experiences from seniors and their families,” said Sue Johansen, Executive Vice President, Community Network, at A Place for Mom. “As families evaluate options for their loved one’s senior care, they seek out A Place for Mom’s reviews for trusted and reliable feedback to help in their decision. The outstanding care and support senior living communities provide remains a common theme across the top reviews.” This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Best of Senior Living Awards, recognizing top providers in nearly every state and several Canadian provinces based on the reviews of seniors and their loved ones. A Place for Mom has found that, on average, families are six times more likely to move into communities with recent reviews, further reinforcing the importance of review in helping families make decisions. To learn more about A Place for Mom’s 2023 Best of Senior Living Award winners, visit aplaceformom.com/awards.

Hurricane Ian Updates As Hurricane Ian continues to develop, we are closely monitoring the storm and the related federal, state and local updates and directives. The safety of residents and staff is our highest priority, and in preparation we are receiving extra supplies of food, water, fuel and medical supplies and are testing our backup generators. Should it be necessary, we also have evacuation plans in place. We will continue to provide updates if the situation changes, and ask that any questions be directed to our Home Office at (830) 624-1044. Please do not use the website form to communicate, as we will not be able to check it regularly while focusing our attention on preparedness at the community. Latest Update – September 28 For the cities of Largo & Tampa – September 28   Previous Hurricane Ian Updates September 26 Update

Screening PLEASE NOTE THAT VISITATION HOURS ARE UNRESTRICTED. If the doors are locked, please ring the doorbell and staff will assist you. Doors may be secured at various hours but are typically open between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

Traci Taylor-Roberts, President of Sodalis Senior Living, Named One of Top-10 Inspiring Leaders of 2022 by iE Magazine Sodalis Senior Living is pleased to announce that its President, Traci Taylor-Roberts, has been named as one of the Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2022 by iE Magazine.

Name Stacey James Position RA Fun fact about Fire Starter Enjoys bowling with family and hopefully will join a bowling league soon. How he/she got into senior living Enjoys working with older folks Favorite part about working with seniors Assisting seniors with activities Favorite part about Sodalis family Coworkers are sweet/poliet and makes me feel very comfortable working here Hobbies/Interests outside work Enjoys cooking for large meals for family and friends.

Name: Marquisha Davis Position: Med Tech/RA Fun Fact about Fire Starter: Like to have lots of fun How she got into senior living: Right after high school – taken care of my grandma Favorite part about Sodalis Family: All one big team Hobbies/interests outside of work: Movies, fishing, shopping and sleeping

Name Sofia Vargas Position Cook Fun fact about Fire Starter Likes to shop How he/she got into senior living Mom convinced her to work here Favorite part about working with seniors That the residents like her food Favorite part about Sodalis family working with the girls Hobbies/Interests outside work Eating out, reading and family

Name Tanesha Jackson Position Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter Literally always happy and sees the good in everything that would drive most insane. How he/she got into senior living From taking care of her grandmother at home, led to her having a deep love for the job. Favorite part about working with seniors She loves their history and stories that they tell. Favorite part about Sodalis family Staff makes being here more than home, feel like home. Hobbies/Interests outside work She like couponing and changing her house furniture around monthly.

Name Stacie Anderson Position Med tech Fun fact about Fire Starter I’m bubbly like champagne. How he/she got into senior living Looked us up internet wanted to work with the elderly Favorite part about working with seniors Love all the residents here. They are my joy! Favorite part about Sodalis family We are a family, all work together, and good teamwork. Hobbies/Interests outside work swimming and fishing

Name Sonia Sorto Position Housekeeping Fun fact about Fire Starter Love Baking How he/she got into senior living Love caring for others Favorite part about working with seniors Learning from them! The stories of the past Favorite part about Sodalis family Everyone is Friendly Hobbies/Interests outside work Outdoors Activity

Name Laura Navarrette Position Resident Aide Fun fact about Fire Starter I always come to work with a smile on my face How he/she got into senior living Fell into it and just fell in love with it Favorite part about working with seniors Making them smile Favorite part about Sodalis family The teamwork Hobbies/Interests outside work I love to BBQ

Name Genesis Williams Position Resident Asistant Fun fact about Fire Starter Helps take care of her siblings How he/she got into senior living Friend told her about job opening Favorite part about working with seniors Getting to know them and their life stories Favorite part about Sodalis family working with my team mates Hobbies/Interests outside work Listening to music

Name  – Jessinia Pagan Position  – Med Tech/Caregiver Fun fact about Fire Starter  – She loves to cook. How he/she got into senior living  – She lives to take care of others Favorite part about working with seniors  – She loves their stories and the gratitude they give. Favorite part about Sodalis family – Team work with the crew Hobbies/Interests outside work – Dancing, Reading

Our very own President Traci Taylor-Roberts was showcased by Women in Leadership (WIL) today! Traci has expanded Sodalis’ footprint from 9 communities to 29 communities in 3 states within a two-year period. Her dedication to the industry helps our residents have a fuller life with more opportunities. Thank you WIL for recognizing Traci and her success!! #motivationalmondays#celebratewomensleadership #womeninleadership

Two senior living operators and other companies serving the industry are listed on the Inc. 5000 2022 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, released Tuesday. Trilogy Senior Living and Colonial Assisted Living are among the organizations to make the list, which ranks businesses according to percentage of revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. The two providers fall under the health services category. San Marcos, TX-based Trilogy Senior Living, also known as Sodalis Senior Living, operates assisted living and memory care communities throughout Texas. The company ranks 4,523 on the list. Inc. cites a 97% growth rate. CLICK HERE, to read full article.

Name: Andrea Hollis

Name: Leilane Oliva Position: Residant Assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter: Loves helping others and all was comes to work full of happiness How he/she got into senior living: Decided she wanted to help seniors Favorite part about working with seniors: Putting a smile on their face Favorite part about Sodalis family: The way evry one seems to care about each other and support from management is so kind Hobbies/Interests outside work: Family and school

Name: Kiarstin Perry Position: Caregiver Fun fact about Fire Starter: Kiarstin loves grilling How he/she got into senior living: She got into it just to be able to help those who can’t always help themselves Favorite part about working with seniors: Helping others and making their days better Favorite part about Sodalis family: We have fun at work Hobbies/Interests outside work: Basketball and Cooking

Name Tanesha Jackson Position Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter Literally always happy and sees the good in everything that would drive most insane. How he/she got into senior living From taking care of her grandmother at home, led to her having a deep love for the job. Favorite part about working with seniors She loves their history and stories that they tell. Favorite part about Sodalis family Staff makes being here more than home, feel like home. Hobbies/Interests outside work She like couponing and changing her house furniture around monthly.

Name Bridgett Cisneros Position RA Fun fact about Fire Starter Has a positive attitude How he/she got into senior living Family member got her into care Favorite part about working with seniors getting to know there life story Favorite part about Sodalis family residents and there family Hobbies/Interests outside work Full time mom that loves making her kids happy

Name Sandi Sloan Position Resident Asistant Fun fact about Fire Starter Love thrift stores How he/she got into senior living was told by a friend and applied for job Favorite part about working with seniors Loved the stories about their life. Favorite part about Sodalis family Love working with the Sodalis Family at Milton Hobbies/Interests outside work Collect movies and Stephen King Novel

Month: July Name: Denise Kimball Position: 6-2 RA Fun Fact about Fire Starter: I love to bowl and want to learn how to roller skate Favorite part about Sodalis Family: I love the interactions with the people. Hobbies/Interests outside of work: reading and listening to music

Name Nathan Allums Position Cook Fun fact about Fire Starter Play piano/ love music How he/she got into senior living Enjoy working around elderly people/ learn a lot from seniors Favorite part about working with seniors the great personalities of the residents Favorite part about Sodalis family they are very supportive Hobbies/Interests outside work cooking, arts and crafts, interior decorating and collecting albums

Name Heidi Sturm Position Resident Assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter Likes to Joke with Family, Friends, and CoWorkers How he/she got into senior living CNA for 30 years; Has always Loved working with Seniors Favorite part about working with seniors Enjoys sharing her Heart and Compasion with the Residents Favorite part about Sodalis family Likes working with her Team; The Teamwork! Hobbies/Interests outside work Gardening, Time w/2 Poodles, Shopping