Letters of Recommendation
ADA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
OFFICE
200 W. Front Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 287-7000
Fax: 287-7009
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Rick Yzaguirre
Commissioner, Second District
June 25, 2004
RECf D
SEP - I 2004
Spring Creek Manor
Spring Creek Manor Assisted Living
653 N. Eagle Road
Eagle, Idaho 83616
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
RE:
Letter of Reference
To Whom It May Concern:
It is with pleasure that I write in support of Spring Creek Manor. My mother is a resident and is
very pleased with her quality of life, professionalism and care that the staff provides to her.
Spring Creek Manor is a quiet, well maintained, manicured location that is ideal for seniors in
the community. They provide dignity and to those who no longer can live independently. In
addition, Spring Creek Manor offers an important and needed service to the community. They
employ many local residents and are involved in the community by being members of the
Chamber of Commerce as well as facilitating community interaction with the residents. Spring
Creek Manor hosts dance groups, singing and musical groups, girl and boy scout groups, church
youth groups to entertain, visit or serve the residents. Further, the library is involved in a reading
program with the residents and a Sunday school class ITom a nearby church meets at Spring
Creek Manor on Sundays.
Our family did a great deal of research into the facilities that were available for our mother. It
was a great location for her and has been proven as a wise choice because of her happiness and
comfort with her new home. It is often times difficult for seniors to give up their independence
but because of the quality oflife at Spring Creek Manor, my mother has adjusted extremely well
to her environment.
Sincerely,
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Rick Yzaguirre, Commissioner
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PHONE: (208) 624-3494
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RECEIVED
SEP - 1 2004
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
April 29, 2004
Subject; Re: Spring Creek Manor
To Whom it May Concern:
I first met Doug Clegg, the managing partner of Spring Creek Manor, in the SUmmer of 2002. He
had at that time begun inquiring as to the possibilities of building an extended assisted living
center in our community. I found Mr. Clegg to be very open about his project. He listened to our
concerns and addressed them to our satisfaction. Throughout the project every condition that we
placed was met completely. We are very satisfied with our association With Mr. Clegg.
Theil' facility, Spring Creek Manor, is now open and operating in our community and Is a very
valuable asset. The people that have come to manage are top notch. The eritire process.of
planning" developing and operating this facility has been pleasurable and positive for our
community. .
Should you have any further questions feel free to call me at 208-709-6698.
Sincerely,
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Mayor 8ilI Beck
LOCATED .oN. THE BANKS OF THE SNAKE RIVER
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Greater Saint Anthony
Chamber of Commerce
of the Free Fisherman's Breakfast"
420 North Bridge, Suite C
St AnthonYr ID 83445
July 2004
Dear Dee,
RECEIVED
SEP - 7 2004
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
I am pleased to send support from the Chamber. The Chamber is very
fortunate to have you serve as a board member. Your enthusiasm and
willingness to tackle any project is refreshing and supportive.
We have watched as the plans emerged to build Spring Creek and are so
excited by it lovely addition to our community, both in appearance and
the services it provides to our citizens. Your kindness in hosting the
Chamber meetings and any thing else we ask you to do is appreciated.
What a good neighbor you have become. I want to thank your board of
directors for the decision to build here but also for their selection of you as
an administrator. What an ambassador you are for your corporation and
our community. We are aware of the many times you open your beautiful
facility to groups and organizations. We consider ourselves fortunate to
have both you and Spring Creek in St Anthony. We are excited to watch
your facility filling and growing daily. Keep up the good work and let us
know how we can help you in the future.
Sincerely,
L G Bates CADC
President
Greater St Anthony
Chamber Of Commerce
RECEIVED
SEP - 7 2004
August 2,2004
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Edith Kopp
2781 Moonlight Lane
American Falls, ID 83211-5432
To whom it may concern:
My mother, Dorothy Burgemeister, has been a resident of Spring Creek Manor in
American Falls, Idaho, since March of 200 1, not too long after the facility opened. It was
an answer to a prayer for our family. My mother had suffered a heart attack in early
February, and underwent quintuple by-pass surgery at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake
City, Utah. Due to complications, she was "slow to recover", and after being released
:&om LDS Hospital, was transferred to Pocatello Regional Medical Center for rehab.
In March when she was able to be released :&om the hospital, she was not ready to return
to her own home in American Falls, but she did not need a nursing home. At that time,
we toured the new facility of Spring Creek Manor in American Falls, and felt it the ideal
place for Mom to move to- maybe on a temporary basis. The physical therapist ITom
Harms Memorial Hospital in American Falls could come there to give her additional
needed therapy. The staff could cook her meals, and administer her medications.
Spring Creek has been "home" to Mom ever since. It is a beautiful facility, with caring
people working there, who have loved and taken care of Mom. The other people who
live there have become her extended family.
Since the first time Mom developed the stomach flu in the middle of the night in the
autumn of2001, she realized that it was a very comforting feeling to have someone
around 24 hours a day to check on you, and take care of you. It was also a great comfort
to me to know that she had that care. She no longer talked about going "home."
Spring Creek is Mom's home, and she can come and go anytime for visits, church,
shopping or just to go for a ride. We check her in and out so the staff knows where she is
and when she will return. We eat meals there with her on occasion, and they have been
good and tasty.
Overall, Spring Creek has been a wonderful addition to our community, and a beautiful
home for those who have worked hard in life, and now want someone to take care of their
needs.
Sincerely,
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Edith Kopp
RECEIVED
SEP - 7 2004
I July 2, 2004
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
To Whom It May Concern:
Just a note to let you know how well I like Spring Creek Manor for my dad. After being at home alone
for 6 years it was quite an adjustment for him to leave his home and give up his independence (driving). Spring
Creek Manor has done a wonderful job of helping him adjust.
The staff has been great. They set the mood for the clientele. Those who work there are really
handpicked for the job. They're :!Tiendly and are always there ready and willing to help with anything and
everything. The medical needs are met efficiently and are well monitored. The food is excellent and well
presented. My husband and I have enjoyed a couple of meals with daddy and even when my daughter and a
couple of grandkids showed up at Sunday dinner unannounced they were made to feel welcome and we all had
a delicious turkey dinner. My dad is eating better and enjoying it more. I think he likes company at the dinner
table.
I'm in and out about twice a day, we live close and I take him out for a rides quite often. I've watched
Daddy change from hibernating in his room to eating in the dining room and sitting in the reception room. He
enjoys watching TV on the big screen and visiting and teasing the staff,
His comment about Spring Creek Manor, "Couldn't find a better place!!"
Sincerely,
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Judy Thueso~,~/daughter of resident
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June 18, 2004
American Falls, Idaho
RECEIVED
SEP - 7 2004
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
To Whom It May Concern,
I was asked if! would be wil1ing to write a letter of recommendation concerning
Spring Creek Assisted Living Center located here in American Falls, Idaho.
Three years ago I had to make the decision as to who would care for my great-
aunt as she didn't want to live with any relatives. Placing her in our local nursing home
was an option but not after I visited the new assisted living center. How fortunate for my
aunt and all family concerned that Spring Creek had chosen American Falls to build a
new facility only two months prior. The move from her ranch house of 87 years to Spring
Creek went more smoothly than I could ever have imagined. As she is a widow and has
no other relatives in state, I am grateful for additional loving family she has in the
caregivers at Spring Creek and the caring community. In addition to this experience, six
months ago my mother had brain surgery for Parkinson's disease and again as primary
caregiver was forced to make the decision as to where she would receive the best 24 hour
care. The decision was made easier because I had first hand knowledge of the fme care
my aunt had been receiving at Spring Creek. My mother is adjusting well to her new
home and my out of state family rests in the comfort of having her live in the same
community as me. Another crucial benefit is that this facility accepts Medicaid provision
affecting the finances of one of my relatives.
Spring Creek is a hands?me facility and an asset to our community. My mother
has had several out of state visitors over the last few months and they have all
commented on how beautiful the interior and exterior of building and the lovely
landscaping at Spring Creek. The community of American Fall~ has the opportunity to
participate in the daily activities and lives of our elderly beca'CÌse of Spring Creek.
Besides the added economic benefits of employment opportunities for our citizens, there
are many opportunities also for our schools and youth groups to learn volunteerism at the
facility. The various musical and dance groups, church and library programs that visit
Spring Creek keep these elderly folks in more contact with their community than they
might ever have at home with family or hospice care. Spring Creek Assisted Living
Center provides a wonderfu11oving atmosphere for the residents and again, we as a small
rural community are so blessed to have such a fme facility to care for our loved ones.
Regards,
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Mrs. Cheryl A. Koompin
3P64 South Frontage Rd.
American Falls, Idaho 83211
Harms 'Memorial Physical :r~erapy
, ,59lGi(ford Str~et
American Jï:JJlI!¡, ID 83211
. 226-2476 Fax 226,2477
RECEIVED
SEP -I 2004
City of Meridian
City perk Office
To whom it may concern:
I have been associated with Spring Creek manor at their American Fans location since
their inception a few years ago. I have been impressed with the fiiendly and courteous
staff and the support they render to the patients they serve. They have fined a significant
need in this region for patients who do not require full skined nursing home care. They
do provide a variety of activities and do work with the patients with group exercise
program and ambulating patients to and trom meals to maximize their independence to
the extent possible. They have been diligent in fonowing though with the medical needs
of their patients and overall has been a positive asset to the commrmity.
I am happy to give a recommendation for the care provided at least at this location for the
Spring Creek Manor and do feel that the addition of a facility in your area would provide
a positive impact and fin an area of needed services at the present time. If you have any
additional questions or require additional information, please feel tree to contact me at
rny professional office. My phone number is 208-226-2476. Thank you for your
attention in this regard and consideration of developing a Spring Creek facility in your
area.
Sincerely,
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of Treasure Valley
RECEIVED
SE? - 1 2004
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
502 N. Kimball Place / Boise, Idaho 83704 / (208) 377-1900 / FAX (208) 377-1905
June 24, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a letter of recommendation for Spring Creek Manor Assisted Living
facility. My name is Lee Hamilton, Occupational Therapist and Rehab Manager at Life
Care Center of Treasure Valley. Over the past two years I have worked closely with Stan
Turner and the staff of Spring Creek. Spring Creek has become a premiere assisted living
facility in the area and one of our favorite places to recommend to people who need
assisted living.
Over the years we have discharged several residents :!Tom our rehab unit to Spring
Creek and have followed most of those residents with home therapy. I can honestly say
that every resident I have ever referred there has had a positive experience, has been well
cared for and has been treated like family. I have been a therapist in the area 9 years and
have provided service in most of the assisted living facilities in town. Spring Creek is a
special place that provides optimal care and really makes the residents feel like they are
at home. The facility is clean, comfortable and bright. The staff is stable, positive,
respectful, professional and truly care about their residents,
I understand Spring Creek is hoping to expand their services into other areas. I would
highly recommend Spring Creek Manor to anyone and I am confident they will continue
to be a premiere provider in any area they enter. Spring Creek is an asset to our
community and will be for yours as well. If you have any questions please call me (208)
850-4445.
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Lee Hamilton, Rehab Manager
DR. RICHARD A. CLOUSE
DR. JAMld. THDMAS
American Falls Vision
475 Hillcrest
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2333
DR. DOUGLAS W. GUSHWA
DR. RANDALL N. TAYLOR
RECEIVED
~=p - 7 2tJG4
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
June 24, 2004
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
REGARDING SPRING CREEK MANOR:
OUR FACILITY HAS BEEN A NEIGHBOR TO SPRING CREEK MANOR SINCE
DECEMBER, 2000. WE HAVE HAD VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH THE
CENTER REGARDING BOTH NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC AND ACTIVITY, AS
WELL AS SUPERB COOPERATION WITH THE STAFF CONCERNING OUR
PATIENTS THAT ARE RESIDENTS AT THE MANOR. SPRING CREEK MANOR
HAS BEEN A VERY POSITIVE PRESENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. ON A
PERSONAL NOTE, I VISIT FREQUENTLY AT THE FACILITY AND HA VB BEEN
VERY GRATEFUL TO HAVE SUCH A FACILITY IN AMERICAN FALLS.
LINDA SONNEN, OFFICE MANAGER
AMERICAN FALLS VISION CENTER
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"Performing ..Ã.rt"s Commlt"t"ee
112 South 2nd VVest - Grace. Idaho 83241
(208) 425-3676 - email: seiler555@dcdì.net
PAC web site: www.gemvalleypertormingarts.com
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RECEIVED
9 July 2004
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City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
To Whom It May Concern:
We have been associated with Spring Creek Manor for the past three years. We are a
non-profit organization that brings culture to the area. Spring Creek has helped us out
financially each year. We depend on this support to keep our organization functioning.
We are aware of many contributions Spring Creek has made to other organizations as
well; they are truly an asset to the community.
I personally have had many opportunities to visit Spring Creek Manor. The grounds
around the building are always well maintained and the building is clean and well kept.
The staff treats me with kindness and respect. I have really changed my opinion about
Assisted Living Centers after dealing with Spring Creek. This is a place I would want to
be when I can no longer be at home.
Spring Creek Manor will be an asset to any community.
Sincerely,
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Patricia L. Seiler
Chairperson
Proud member of
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RECEIVED
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July 8, 2004
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Dear Sir or Madliim:
Home Living Services entered '\I1to is business relationship with Spring Creek Manor in June of 1999.
In this relationship, we providephermaceuticals ar,j pharmacy related services to residents in their
facility, ¡ ,
Throughout this period, we hal!~ fd¡.¡nd the management and staff to be very professional and
courteous to work wilh. Our sl~ff t(as always been impressed the quality of care they provide to their
residents and the manner In which ¡they maintain their facilities.
We have enjoyed this relation$nip ~nd are proud to be associated with their organization. If you
wolJld like additional reference1nfo¡mation, please do root hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely yours,
Home Living Services, .
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Sassy Floral
201 N Bridge
St Anthony, ill 83445
2086244414
Owner/ manager
Linda Bates
RECEIVED
SEP - 7 2UC'1
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Dear Dee,
I am so glad to have this opportunity as a business owner and neighbor here in St
Anthony to express my appreciation to Spring Creek Manor and staff. What a beautiful
addition to our community, both in appearance and services. An older community such as
ours really needs the services you and your staff provide. The building is attractive and
has encouraged other business to update and beautify their locations. It is well
maintained.
You are a good support to other local businesses such as mine providing floral
arrangements for new residents and some sympathy tributes as well.
Your staff is friendly and involved in community events and activities. You are so kind to
open your beautiful facility to groups and organizations to meet, even hosting luncheons
and providing re:!Teshments. We are grateful.
Spring Creek under your management is a tremendous addition to our little community.
Weare appreciative of all you do.
Sincerely,
Linda G bates
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July 7,2004
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing as a business owner, I have done business with Spring Creek Manor.
the St. Anthony area.
They are a reputable company, that pay their bills ou time. The Company is a wonderful addition to
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è~lena Palmer
Carolena's Crafts
1690 E 300 N
St. Anthony, Idaho 83445
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Joseph F. Carroll
2551 E. 600 N. . St. Anthony, lD. 83445
phone: (208) 624-3927 . cell: (208) 201-2020
e-mail: ;cdesÚ!n537rii!hotmaiLcom
To Whom It May Concern:
RECEIVED
SEP - I ZJG4
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
July ath, 2004
It has been my pleasure to work professionally with Dee Rausch. The
commitment she shows in her position as Administrator for Spring Creek Manor
is refreshing. She is a wonderful asset to our community. I look forward to
working with her in the future.
Sincerely,
Joseph Carroll
Owner