JP
Jeeter Peltier
Sep 10, 2024
I want to extend my highest praise and appreciation to The Lodge Retirement Community and to Each and Every one of its staff members. From the cleaning staff to the food service staff, the healthcare staff, managers, transportation … basically everyone, all the way up to the owners; each and every one of you are absolutely fantastic people.
I came here to meet and visit with my father, who I have not seen in about 32 years. We have been talking on the phone for the last few years, and I was finally able to make the trip from Southern Oregon to your beautiful facility. I was instantly impressed as I walked through the front door and met a smiling face at the front desk. Your facility was immaculately clean and fresh smelling.
(Please forgive me for not mentioning any names, because I am extremely horrible with names, and I met so many of you this week…so whether I had the pleasure of meeting you while I was there, or not, please know I was EXTREMELY IMPRESSED with each of you. ).The first thing I noticed about all of you was your oversized hearts. Watching your interactions with the residents made my heart smile. Your professionalism stood out most, along with the love and compassion you have for the the seniors who call this place “home”. When it came to your interactions with myself, I am not lying, all of you made me feel like I was “The Celebrity” that every celebrity wants to get to know. You treated my father and I like we were royalty, and you were a huge part of helping my week-long visit become the success that it was. The meals you prepared were high dollar quality restaurant style meals; very delicious and nutritious. I honestly cannot say enough good about the entire staff… it truly does take a well trained, well dedicated and well chosen staff to make The Lodge operate and become the success it has become.
THANK YOU ALL! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for sharing your love, your compassion, your skills and your smile with the residents and the guests who step foot into your place of employment. I ask that you all pat yourselves on the back for a continued job well done…each of you totally deserve it. I am forever grateful for all that you do. The labor of love you do on a daily basis goes above and beyond the call of duty, and it does not go unnoticed. In my interactions with many of the residents, I could fell the adoration and appreciation that they have for you, the staff… and that speaks volumes better than what I could ever say, because they live their life there with you daily, and I have only had a week to meet you and base my decisions on.
Blessings and appreciation from the son of one of your residents. I can head back home knowing my dad, and every resident there, are in the very best hands, with the most caring and patient staff watching over them like extended family members. You’ll never know the peace of mind that brings to me.
There is a special place in Heaven for those who care for the elderly and those who cannot care for themselves. I look forward to a return visit in the future.
Sincerely J Peltier