News Updates

Name – Andrea Diaz Position – Resident Assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter – She was always told she was a people person, which is absolutely true! How he/she got into senior living – Andrea got into senior living after taking care of her parents when they needed care. Favorite part about working with seniors – Andrea loves getting to know the residents and their loved ones, hearing their life stories and experiences. Understanding who they are and what they need helps her have a broader perspective on life. Favorite part about Sodalis family – Her favourite part about being a valuable part of Sodalis, she says, is that we are a team. Hobbies/Interests outside work – Going shopping at thrift stores.

Name – Norma Stewart Position – Life Engagment Director Fun fact about Fire Starter – Love to go on cruises How he/she got into senior living – Taking care of my dad Favorite part about working with seniors – They all have different stories. I love to listen to all of them Favorite part about Sodalis family – Everyone gets along and the communication is great. We are all family that enjoy being around eachother. Hobbies/Interests outside work – Spending time with family all 12 of them

Name – Kaylani Moore Position – RA Fun fact about Fire Starter – Going to school for nursing How he/she got into senior living – Started taking care of grandma when she was diagnosises with cirrhosis of the liver Favorite part about working with seniors – The residents Favorite part about Sodalis family – Making me feel like family Hobbies/Interests outside work – Reading and spending time with kids

Name – Wendy Williams Position – Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter – Love different types of music How he/she got into senior living – Takingbcare of Family Favorite part about working with seniors – Wisdom that they have Favorite part about Sodalis family – Co-workers Hobbies/Interests outside work – I make wigs.

Name – Brittany Rodriguez Position – Medication Technician / Resident Care Aide Fun fact about Fire Starter – Weirdly obsessed with tacos. Can be any kind! How he/she got into senior living – Honestly never thought about it until she did it and it was one of the best decisions ever made. Favorite part about working with seniors – Being able to provide a family-like feeling for them by showing compassion, care and just a listening ear. Favorite part about Sodalis family – The compassion, the love and the entire community all around is an awesome vibe, it’s like my second home! Hobbies/Interests outside work – Anything that puts a smile on my kids faces.

Name – Destiny PenaPosition – Resident Assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter – Owns a boutique How he/she got into senior living – Taking care of her grandma when she had a stroke Favorite part about working with seniors – The bond you create and the new things you learn Favorite part about Sodalis family – Making new friends, bonding, learning from each other Hobbies/Interests outside work – Running her boutique, sports with her children and bowling

Name- Jake Vaughn Position- Driver Fun fact about Fire Starter- Enjoys renasance events How he/she got into senior living – Driving for other family members Favorite part about working with seniors – Listening to there different stories Favorite part about Sodalis family – Allows me to be myself Hobbies/Interests outside work – Sports,fishing, watching movies

Name – Sandi Sloan Position – House Keeper 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

Name Yunis Sagaga Position Resident Assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter Love to cook How he/she got into senior living I took care of my grandparents, I love taking care of people Favorite part about working with seniors They remind me of my parents. I love to hear there stories Favorite part about Sodalis family Everyone gets along and the communication is great. Hobbies/Interests outside work Like to go to bingo, binge watch my shows.

Name – Sonia Sorto Position – Housekeeper Fun fact about Fire Starter – Sonia has 1 granddaugther that lights up her world! She will celebrate her 4th birthday in June! How he/she got into senior living – Sonia loves to clean and wanted to clean for those that can’t do it for themselves anymore. Favorite part about working with seniors – Seeing residents and families smile when their apartments are clean and smelling good. Favorite part about Sodalis family – Sonia loves that Sodalis cares about their employees and give back to them to show their apprecation. Hobbies/Interests outside work – Sonia loves to go shopping and to work in her flower gardens.

Name – Raven Brigman Position – Resident Assistant Fun fact about Firestarter – It’s nice being recognized for my hard work How he/she got into senior living – Working with the elderly Favorite part about working with seniors – They are amazing people and you create great relationships with them Favorite part about Sodalis fmily – We all get along very well and we work as a team Hobbies – I love art, makeup and getting creative when I have the chance

KBTX, the CBS affiliate in Bryan/College Station, recently featured Sodalis College Station resident, Frances Casey, who was celebrating her 100th birthday with a festive event at the community. A Brazos Valley woman reached a major milestone Monday. On May 13, 2024, Frances Casey turned 100-years-old. Her friends and family surprised her with a party at Sodalis College Station, the assisted living facility she’s a resident at. There were decorations, cupcakes and lots of smiles. Casey says it’s almost unbelievable she’s turning 100. The centenarian shared what she says is her secret to living such a long life. “Be happy, make plans the next day to be as happy as the day you just went through and always have a good time with your friends,” said Casey. She says she wants everybody to have a great birthday when their turn comes around.” To view the video from KBTX, CLICK HERE.

The announcement of Sodalis’ new Chief Financial Officer, Mike McClain, earned coverage in Senior Housing News. Here is an excerpt from the story: “Mike McClain has been named the chief financial officer at Sodalis Senior Living. McClain comes to the position from an investment and consulting company, according to a press release. McClain has been involved in a variety of industries throughout his accounting career, which began in the 1990s. The release states he has worked in technology, financial institutions, manufacturing/distribution, healthcare, trucking, collection agencies, restaurant franchisors and operators, employee benefit plans and non-profit organizations.” To read the story from Senior Housing News, CLICK HERE.

Sodalis Senior Living was pleased to see it’s newest team members, Mike McClain and Karen Arway, featured in McKnight’s Senior Living. Mike McClain has been appointed chief financial officer, and Karen Arway has been appointed vice president of operations, at Sodalis Senior Living. McClain comes from an investment and consulting company, focused on small to mid-market businesses offering executive management, accounting and financial solutions. He attended Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a BBA in accounting in 1993. He is a certified public accountant in Texas and Oklahoma. Arway has worked in the senior living industry for more than 25 years for companies such as Emeritus Senior Living, Senior Lifestyle Corpo. and Holiday Retirement. After graduating from nursing school in the 1990s, she began her career as a floor nurse at an assisted living community.” To read the piece in its entirety, CLICK HERE.

Mr. McClain comes from an an investment and consulting company, focused on small to mid-market businesses offering executive management, accounting and financial solutions. During his accounting career, Mr. McClain has worked in a variety of industries and specialized accounting areas, such as technology, financial institutions, manufacturing/distribution, healthcare, trucking, collection agencies, restaurant franchisors and operators, employee benefit plans and non-profit organizations. Mike began his professional career in the early nineties as an auditor for a regional CPA firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he conducted assurance and consulting engagements for privately held companies. During his career he has developed an expertise in assessing internal controls, designing appropriate audit programs to evaluate their effectiveness, and recommending cost-effective solutions to senior management. Mike attended Texas A & M University, where he graduated with a BBA in Accounting in 1993. Mr. McClain is a Certified Public Accountant in Texas and Oklahoma. He has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, in addition to Mike’s participation in membership industry associations, he actively devotes his time to various community and charitable organizations lending his accounting and financial knowledge. Sodalis Senior Living, based in San Marcos, TX, has been serving their communities since 1997. Currently they manage 36 independent, assisted living and memory care communities extending over Texas, Florida and Georgia. With a “residents first” philosophy, their team embraces a proactive approach to the health and wellness of our residents, making the communities distinctly capable of providing the highest levels of care, delivered with the warmth and hospitality of a family member. For more information about Sodalis, visit sodalissenior.com or follow them on Facebook or LinkedIn. ​

Mrs. Arway has served as the Regional Director of Operations for the Texas region since 2021. Mrs. Arway has worked in the senior living industry for over 25 years for companies such as Emeritus Senior Living, Senior Lifestyle Corporation and Holiday Retirement Living . After graduating from nursing school in the 1990s, she began her career as a floor nurse at an assisted living community. Two years later she was promoted to Health and Wellness Director. Karen continued her education in Healthcare Administration in 2002 and crossed over into operations. In the past 20 years, she has held the role of Executive Director, Operations Specialist, and Regional Director of Operations. During her tenure with Sodalis, she has increased occupancy and revenue year over year, developed and implemented policies and procedures and coached and mentored community level managers to Executive Director and Regional positions. She will begin her new role as Vice President of Operations on April 1, 2024. When Karen is not busy enriching the lives of the residents she serves, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, boating, and loving on her four adorable Maltese puppies. Sodalis Senior Living, based in San Marcos, TX, has been serving their communities since 1997. Currently they manage 36 independent, assisted living and memory care communities extending over Texas, Florida and Georgia. With a “residents first” philosophy, their team embraces a proactive approach to the health and wellness of our residents, making the communities distinctly capable of providing the highest levels of care, delivered with the warmth and hospitality of a family member. For more information about Sodalis, visit sodalissenior.com or follow them on Facebook or LinkedIn. ​

Mr. Knapp has served as the Regional Director of Operations for the Florida and Georgia regions since 2021. He will begin his new role as Chief Officer of Operations on April 1, 2024. Over the past 13 years, Mr. Knapp has successfully operated as an Executive Director prior to moving into the Regional Director role. He has worked for companies such as Arbor Senior Living, Emeritus Senior Living, Legend Senior Living and Holiday. Dennis has always had a calling to serve. This call to serve drew him to enlist in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country as a Logistics Superintendent/Manager for 22 years. His desire to serve didn’t end when he retired from the military. It drew him to serve the elderly which he has done for the past 13 years. During his tenure with Sodalis Senior Living, he has helped implement and develop new policies and procedures, assist his communities in increasing revenue and occupancy year over year, and mentoring community level managers in effort to prepare them for roles as Executive Directors and regional positions. Dennis is originally from Nebraska but currently lives in the Sarasota/Bradenton Florida area. He has a large family consisting of 5 children and 6 grandchildren. Dennis is an avid Nebraska football fan and loves to spend time on the golf course where he attempts to try and play golf. Sodalis Senior Living, based in San Marcos, TX, has been serving their communities since 1997. Currently they manage 36 independent, assisted living and memory care communities extending over Texas, Florida and Georgia. With a “residents first” philosophy, their team embraces a proactive approach to the health and wellness of our residents, making the communities distinctly capable of providing the highest levels of care, delivered with the warmth and hospitality of a family member. For more information about Sodalis, visit sodalissenior.com or follow them on Facebook or LinkedIn. ​

Moss’s expertise in Human Resources is the perfect fit for the growing company. As Vice President of Human Resources, Mr. Moss will oversee all HR Operations, collaborate with the management team, guide executives and ensure compliance with labor laws. Mr. Moss will start with the company on March 31, 2024. With a background as Vice President of Human Resources within the healthcare sector, he has showcased his ability to cultivate cohesive teams that prioritize the well-being of both employees and clients. Despite his competitive spirit, he emphasizes the importance of sharing credit with his team and maintaining a modest profile—his primary focus is on ethical actions rather than seeking personal acclaim. Jeff Moss exemplifies professional excellence as a former VP of Human Resources in the healthcare industry, alongside his commitment to community service, parenthood, and passion for sports. His narrative inspires many, reflecting his ongoing dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of those he encounters. He balances his professional life with a commitment to leisure and family. He loves golf, a hobby he started at the tender age of 10. Despite proclaiming that he isn’t perfect, he embraces the lessons it teaches in patience. He also enjoys spending quality time with his kids and making memories through annual vacations. Sodalis Senior Living, based in San Marcos, TX, has been serving their communities since 1997. Currently they manage 36 independent, assisted living and memory care communities extending over Texas, Florida and Georgia. With a “residents first” philosophy, their team embraces a proactive approach to the health and wellness of our residents, making the communities distinctly capable of providing the highest levels of care, delivered with the warmth and hospitality of a family member. For more information about Sodalis, visit sodalissenior.com or follow them on Facebook or LinkedIn. ​

Name – Tori Preacher Position – Medtech Fun fact about Fire Starter – She loves elephants How he/she got into senior living – Grandmother is a retired live in nurse and she has always helped Favorite part about working with seniors – Receiving information, knowledge and laughs about the past Favorite part about Sodalis family – Working as a team Hobbies/Interests outside work – She loves to travel, shop, going out to eat and spending time with family/friends

Name – Sarah Colonna Position – Concierge Fun fact about Fire Starter – I love camping , traveling and watching Friends Show. I love Starbucks. How he/she got into senior living – I wanted a change of venue. I used to work in an office but my family works in healthcare so I thought I would give it a go! Favorite part about working with seniors – I like listening to their stories and all the history they have seen through the years. Favorite part about Sodalis family – They are very nice, supportive. Hobbies/Interests outside work – Love to visit coffee shops

Name – Kiara Murphy Position – Cook Fun fact about Firestarter – I’m a hairstylist How he/she got into senior living – I love taken care of elderly Favorite part about working with seniors – I love seeing the smile on the resident Favorite part about Sodalis Senior Living – THey treat you like family in and outside of work Hobbies/interests outside work – I love to do hair

Name – Harry Solberg Position – MD Fun fact about Fire Starter – Old and ready to check in to a room hahaha rides motocycles (loves it) How he/she got into senior living – needing a job “to be honest I never thought i will work in a place like this after a while people grow on you! Favorite part about working with seniors – they are so unique and crazy funny! Favorite part about Sodalis family – meeting team members and resident who are so unique is the best part. Meeting new people Hobbies/Interests outside work – Motorcycles and wood working

Name – Marcelina Patty Position – Concierge Fun fact about Fire Starter – Marcelina loves to sing! How he/she got into senior living – Marcelina was taking care of her Grandpa, and became a Medical Assistant than found her passion in assisted living. Favorite part about working with seniors – Marcelina loves to get to know our residents and hear their stories. Favorite part about Sodalis family – Marcelina has worked at other communities and feels Sodalis Deer Park is the best community culture enviornment. Hobbies/Interests outside work – Marcelina has four daughters that keep her busy outside of work, she lost her husband in a terrible accident in 2017.

Name – Ester Raybon Position – RA Fun fact about Fire Starter – I am the middle child of eight in my family. How he/she got into senior living – I wanted a change of venue. I used to work in an office but my family works in healthcare so I thought I would give it a go! Favorite part about working with seniors – I like listening to their stories and their history about what they used to do when they were younger. Favorite part about Sodalis family – The Residents and working with awesome staff. Hobbies/Interests outside work – I like to read poetry and go to the beach.

Name – Shyteria Wright Position – Med Tech Fun fact – Always keep a smile How he/she got into senior living – Started from taking care of my grandmother. She was and still is the light of my life. Favorite part about working with seniors – Never a dull moment favorite part about Sodalis family – Loving residents and they care about me as well as I do them. Hobbies/interests outside work – Make candles

Sodalis Senior Living is pleased to announce that seven of its communities have been honored as “Best of Senior Living 2024” award winners 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 top-rated senior living communities and in-home care providers across the US and Canada, determined by the reviews of residents and their families. A Place for Mom’s 2024 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 seniors. This year’s Best of Senior Living Awards recognize top providers in nearly every state and several Canadian provinces based on reviews from seniors and their loved ones. The top reviews across aplaceformom.com often highlight the excellent care and support provided by senior living communities. 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 reviews in helping families make decisions. To learn more about A Place for Mom’s 2024 Best of Senior Living Award winners, visit aplaceformom.com/awards.

Sodalis Senior Living is pleased to announce that its Sodalis Austin community been honored as a “Best of Senior Living 2024” award winner by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America. Sodalis had seven communities recognized with this significant honor, including Sodalis Austin, Sodalis Deer Park, Sodalis Martinez, Sodalis Merritt Island, Sodalis Tampa, Sodalis Wharton and Sky Active Living – The El Dorado.

Sodalis Senior Living is pleased to announce that its Sodalis Deer Park community been honored as a “Best of Senior Living 2024” award winner by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America. Sodalis had seven communities recognized with this significant honor, including Sodalis Austin, Sodalis Deer Park, Sodalis Martinez, Sodalis Merritt Island, Sodalis Tampa, Sodalis Wharton and Sky Active Living – The El Dorado. The best of senior living honor represents the top-rated senior living communities and in-home care providers across the US and Canada, determined by the reviews of residents and their families. A Place for Mom’s 2024 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 seniors. Sodalis Senior Living is pleased to announce that its Sodalis Martinez community been honored as a “Best of Senior Living 2024” award winner by A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America. Sodalis had seven communities recognized with this significant honor, including Sodalis Austin, Sodalis Deer Park, Sodalis Martinez, Sodalis Merritt Island, Sodalis Tampa, Sodalis Wharton and Sky Active Living – The El Dorado. The best of senior living honor represents the top-rated senior living communities and in-home care providers across the US and Canada, determined by the reviews of residents and their families. A Place for Mom’s 2024 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 seniors. This year’s Best of Senior Living Awards recognize top providers in nearly every state and several Canadian provinces based on reviews from seniors and their loved ones. The top reviews across aplaceformom.com often highlight the excellent care and support provided by senior living communities. 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 reviews in helping families make decisions. To learn more about A Place for Mom’s 2024 Best of Senior Living Award winners, visit aplaceformom.com/awards.

Sodalis Cantonment was privileged to host a very special birthday celebration for a very distinguished resident recently. Army veteran Duane Brewton celebrated his 107th birthday with family and residents at the community. Brewton was born on Feb. 5, 1917. His family says Brewton was married for 78 years and has four kids and a bunch of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Local ABC news station WEAR-TV was on had for the celebration. To view the news story on Brewton and his birthday celebration, CLICK HERE.

Sodalis Senior Living is pleased to announce that Sodalis Texas City has been recognized by Reputation, a global leader in reputation performance management, with its 800 Award. A top recognition for location-level businesses with best-in-class brand reputation, Reputation’s 800 Award highlights organizations that go above and beyond in delivering on brand promise by listening to and acting on feedback from their consumers. Locations that win the 800 Award consistently, collect, analyze and apply consumer feedback, utilizing it to make data-driven decisions. Sodalis Senior Living had four locations recognized with the 2024 800 Award, including Sky Active Living – Paradise Springs, Sodalis Jacksonville, Sodalis Texas City and Sodalis Wharton. “In a world where consumers are making purchasing decisions based on what they see and hear in their local communities and online, delivering on brand performance is more important than ever. Sodalis Senior Living has demonstrated its commitment to evolving alongside its customers by prioritizing their needs and taking action based on what they are saying across online reviews, rating pages and on social media,” said Liz Carter, Reputation’s Chief Marketing Officer. “On behalf of Reputation, I extend an enthusiastic congratulations to Sodalis Senior Living for its commitment to understanding consumer feedback and acting on it across its many U.S. locations.” To determine 800 Award honorees, Reputation pulls a list of the Reputation Scores for every business location on the Reputation platform. Those that are honored will have achieved a score of 800 or higher due to their focus on high customer satisfaction throughout the past year. The Reputation Score is a proprietary tool that measures review sentiment, volume, spread, recency, response, and length, along with brand reach and health, social engagement, business listing accuracy and search impressions. For more information, please visit reputation.com/800-award.

Sodalis Senior Living is pleased to announce that four of its communities have been recognized by Reputation, a global leader in reputation performance management, with its 800 Award. A top recognition for location-level businesses with best-in-class brand reputation, Reputation’s 800 Award highlights organizations that go above and beyond in delivering on brand promise by listening to and acting on feedback from their consumers. Locations that win the 800 Award consistently, collect, analyze and apply consumer feedback, utilizing it to make data-driven decisions. Sodalis Senior Living had four locations recognized with the 2024 800 Award, including Sky Active Living – Paradise Springs, Sodalis Jacksonville, Sodalis Texas City and Sodalis Wharton. “In a world where consumers are making purchasing decisions based on what they see and hear in their local communities and online, delivering on brand performance is more important than ever. Sodalis Senior Living has demonstrated its commitment to evolving alongside its customers by prioritizing their needs and taking action based on what they are saying across online reviews, rating pages and on social media,” said Liz Carter, Reputation’s Chief Marketing Officer. “On behalf of Reputation, I extend an enthusiastic congratulations to Sodalis Senior Living for its commitment to understanding consumer feedback and acting on it across its many U.S. locations.” To determine 800 Award honorees, Reputation pulls a list of the Reputation Scores for every business location on the Reputation platform. Those that are honored will have achieved a score of 800 or higher due to their focus on high customer satisfaction throughout the past year. The Reputation Score is a proprietary tool that measures review sentiment, volume, spread, recency, response, and length, along with brand reach and health, social engagement, business listing accuracy and search impressions. For more information, please visit reputation.com/800-award.

Sodalis San Antonio Name – Diamond Goodman Position – Med Tech

Lake Jackson Assisted Living Name – Helen Crecy Position – Cook

Cantonment  Name – Margaret Churchill Position – RA/CNA How she got into senior living – Graduated high school and fell in love with geriatrics Favorite part about working with seniors – I love how much wisdom they have to share Favorite part about Sodalis family – The welcoming environment Hobbies/interests outside work – Playing music

Name Kathleen Brisco Position Med Tech/RA Fun fact about Fire Starter I’m very caring and I love to work How he/she got into senior living Love working with Residents: Have been doing it for 16 years Favorite part about working with seniors Residents and my Co-workers Favorite part about Sodalis family They care about the residents Hobbies/Interests outside work BINGO and Shopping

Name Eddy Escobar Position RA Fun fact about Fire Starter Is an actor and has Multiple medals How he/she got into senior living Needed a jpb out of high school Favorite part about working with seniors Getting to know their personalities and interests and life stories Favorite part about Sodalis family The Sodalis Family cares about residents Hobbies/Interests outside work The people he works with

Name – Valarie Busby Position – Med-Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter – She’s very funny How he/she got into senior living – Cared for a loved one and new this is what I want to do Favorite part about working with seniors – Hearing their life stories. Favorite part about Sodalis family – We are Family here and everyone is easy to talk to. Hobbies/Interests outside work – Beach and collecting crystals

Name – Emanuel Garcia Position – Cook Fun fact about Fire Starter – Loves to work on cars How he/she got into senior living – Loves to interact with our seniors. Being involved with seniors has always been a passion of his. Favorite part about working with seniors – Loves working interact with our seniors. Favorite part about Sodalis family – Enjoys cooking and states he really likes his boss, Matt Halada Hobbies/Interests outside work  – Computers, video games, cars, and collecting shoes