The Staff

Personal messages from the staff ...

Rob:

I have a deeply rooted value system and understanding of family members' needs and wants for their loved ones.

Much of my beliefs about how people should be treated are a direct result of the love and devotion shown to me as a young child growing up in St. Louis. A lot of the core values I hold today were instilled in me at an early age by grandmother and Aunt Sue, who took it upon themselves to provide me a childhood rich in wonderful memories.

As I grew up and moved on to Seattle, my grandmother carried on well into her 90’s with little complications. It wasn’t until her mid 90’s that her health compelled our family to question her ability to live on her own. It was very difficult for me to have my own life rooted in Seattle and yet have one of the most influential people in my life half way across the country in need of care. I understand first-hand the anxieties and concerns families are faced with when a loved one needs care that they are not able to provide on their own.

I will make it our mission at the Bailey Manor to provide the highest quality care available along with the highest quality of life to our residents, so that the entire family will feel their loved one is in good hands. My grandmother’s spirit is alive and well and her lessons on human nature will carry on to touch many lives here at the Bailey Manor.

Marti:

I grew up in Kent, WA and am the youngest of 10 children. Through college, I spent 5 years working in Food Service and Office Administration for a Retirement and Nursing Home. The experiences I had there, developing relationships with elderly people were extraordinary. I felt like I had 200 grandparents! They were all unique, I had regular weekend morning coffee groups at the receptionist desk and evening discussions with residents.

Rob and I both went through the similar experience of looking for the right care for a family member no longer able to go it alone. It was a tough time for both of us because we wanted just the right place for the people we loved so much. We wanted professional care, but didn’t want our family members to feel institutionalized or robbed of their independence. The best thing that came of the experience is that we learned about adult family homes.

As fortune would have it, Rob and I were looking for a new business, one that had real meaning and purpose for the two of us. As we began to research and learn the things that ultimately were most important to us, one thing led to another, and we are now owners of Bailey Manor. We are committed to providing quality service to our residents so that they can always count on excellent care and enjoy a beautiful home environment with good food and good company.

Jeanette:

I was born in Colfax Washington and have lived in the Norhtwest for most of my life. As a single mother, I've been searching for a career that will keep me close to home to raise my son Ronald (age 2). Working away from home was heartbreaking while my daughter Larissa (age 13) was growing up. After working as a grocery checker for 10 years and a truck driver for 3 years, I feel I've found my career calling as a caregiver. After serving as the live-in caregiver for 4 months here at Bailey Manor, I was promoted to Resident Manager in July of 2006.

My interests and hobbies are doing anything that a 2 year old or 13 year old like to do. I also enjoy gardening, crafting, reading, cooking, baking and eating good food. I like being outdoors at lakes, beaches, events or just walking in the park.

Caring for people, whether it's my children or our residents, is truly rewarding and satisfying for me. I'm very happy here at Bailey Manor and hope to be here for a long time to come. I look forward to taking care of someone in your family in the future.

About Jeanette, the Baileys add ...

Jeanette has a very caring personality and takes time with each resident. She has a talent for recognizing and immediately acting upon changes in behavior or physical changes in our residents that may require medical attention. Jeanette is very organized and loves to conduct the activities. She is well liked by the residents, familiies and coworkers.