Corporate
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Willowbrook Lodge—part of the…
Brewster Healthcare Group Inc.
Brewster Healthcare Group is the parent company for Willowbrook Lodge. Brewster operates, manages, and directs all the various operations of this—and other—residential care homes throughout the Okanagan Valley and BC.
Brewster is the fastest growing licensed residential care company in BC, with six homes and more coming soon. Brewster’s values and philosophy are:
- Ensuring top quality care and one-on-one attention for our residents and their families
- Safe, comfortable home-like residences where respect and dignity are our foremost values
- A place where residents—and their families—can feel at home
As well, we:
- Promote independence
- Encourage involvement
- Provide choices for each and every resident
To find out more about Brewster Healthcare Group, please Click here
About Willowbrook
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Nestled in a quiet rural neighborhood with transportation and medical treatment facilities nearby, Willowbrook Lodge provides a safe, caring environment for people who face mental challenges.
Each patient is treated with dignity and respect so they can have the highest quality life available to them.
Friendly, trained staff create a home-like atmosphere where every resident receives respect.
This home is ideal for any mentally challenged individual. Rooms are spacious, bright and airy—just what is needed to stay in good spirits.
And Willowbrook Lodge delivers:
• Engaged staff trained to work with people with developmental disabilities
• Programs and learning opportunities so residents can practice basic living skills
• Licensed by Interior Health Authority
• Full laundry service available
• Home-made meals that are both nutritious and delicious (we accommodate special dietary needs too!)
• Exercise, occupational and physical therapy on site
• And much more
Willowbrook is home for each of our residents – and we treat them like family.
Our Team
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Meet the Team at…
Willowbrook Lodge
Meet the people who make living at Willowbrook Lodge special:
Regional Care Manger: Tammya Schwarz
Tammya Schwarz is a registered nurse in the U.S who began her health care career more than 25 years ago. She began as a nursing assistant. Her experience spans from hospital staff R.N. to Director of Nursing in large long term care facilities. She has established, owned and operated two assisted living facilities of her own where she specialized in Alzheimers/ dementia care. She also worked for a time in home health care where she was a wound care specialist and was instrumental in developing wound care protocols and treatments which vastly improved the healing time.Her compassion and caring nature make her an asset to both staff and residents alike.
Human Resources Manager: Nick Melenimis, B.B.A
Nick’s commitment to caring is emphasized among the employees of Brewster Healthcare. Attending to the employee’s needs and supporting our homes with Human Resource tools. His background in the Service Industry collaborates directly with his degree in Human Resources Management, he is our service specialist. Nick is currently working on his Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) Designation.