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There's a lot of pride at Prairie Pines. Staff members takes pride in how and what they do are are actively involved with the residents to ensure they have a safe and accommodating environment. Prairie Pines staff members are well trained to handle the daily essentials to assist with arranging the appropriate medical, health, and dental care services for each resident. The staff goes beyond the essentials in offering a friendly and helpful environment. They are considerate, understanding and provide a loving touch that makes and creates Prairie Pines.

DENISE RILEY - ADMINISTRATOR
  Denise loves life in her new rural setting.  Since returning to the area after 30+ years in Denver, Denise smiles at the often-asked question, "Where are you from? If you lived here, I'd know your name."  The small-town nuances and eccentricities are an important part of what makes living in Eads so enjoyable.  Combining her Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Management with 30+ years of work experience, Denise enhances the lives of seniors and staff as an educator and by demonstrating compassion, commitment and teamwork.  She possesses great work ethic, passion and truly cares for our residents and team members.  Denise is personally committed to nurturing and encouraging our residents and to providing the highest level of personal service. Denise is a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
CRYSTAL MOZISEK - ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
  Crystal's education and experience bring a wealth of benefit to Prairie Pines.  Crystal earned her Medical Assistant degree, achieved her certification and then went on to work in hospitals and doctors offices throughout Colorado for seven years. Crystal moved here from Denver and says that working full time and raising two children means there is never a dull moment. Crystal is a team-player and enjoys making a difference in people's lives and helping others.  Crystal is a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
VERONIQUE PAYLOR - PERSONAL CARE PROVIDER

 

 
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PAM HEBBERD - PERSONAL CARE PROVIDER
  Pam and her two children moved to Eads about twelve years ago where she met her husband Kelly and they've been happlily married ever since.  Pam brings many years of experience to us from her work with developmentally disabled children. Pam says it is just her personality to care for others and she loves working at Prairie Pines and getting to know the residents. In her free time, Pam enjoys horseback riding and cooking.  Pam also worked about four years with the SAGE nutrition program located in Haswell.
DRU MAST - Personal Care provider

 

 

 Dru moved from Lamar to Eads when she married her husband Charley. She has two wonderful children, a son and daughter who enjoy going to school here.  Dru worked in geriatrics for 15+ years and enjoys her work here, immensely. Dru says, Prairie Pines has the best staff and the most wonderful residents. She is currently going to college to earn a degree in Accounting. 
 brandy turcotte - dietary

 

 

 Brandy's CNA classes enabled her to work at Weisbrod Hospital where she went on to train and work in the dietary department, as well. We value the insight she brings to us. Brandy is also an experienced, certified life guard. She enjoys working at Prairie Pines and likes to interact with the residents, a lot. She loves hearing the residents' stories. Brandy has a beautiful daughter and focuses all her attention on her when she's not working. She also likes to play tennis.  Brandy moved to Eads in fourth grade and loved participating in school sports and being an Eads Eagle.
Barbara seay - Personal Care provider

 

 Hi my name is Barbara and I have made Eads my home for thirty-plus years. I enjoy living in a small community and working with people. I am a caregiver at Prairie Pines where I like to listen to the resident’s stories and love how they have added value to my life.  Barb is a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Roxi Journey - Personal care provider
Roxi is married with a 15 year old daughter.  She was a Veterinary Technician and Receptionist for 20 years.  She has always loved people so the leap to working with our Residents at Prairie Pines was natural for her.  She has thoroughly enjoyed caring for our residents and they enjoy being around her.  Roxi is a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
KEMMA EIKENBERG - PERSONAL CARE PROVIDER

 

 
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MARIA PAYLOR - PERSONAL CARE PROVIDER

 

 

 I was born in Lamar and raised on a farm 20 miles south of Lamar.  I also went to school in Lamar K-12 and graduated May 1986.  In 1995 I went to college.  I have my BA in Food Nutrition and I am also a NA.  I have two beautiful daughters and one handsome grandson. I was married for 26 yers and in that time my family moved around a lot.  Now I live here in Eads with my youngest daughter Veronique.  I love working here at Prairie Pines Assisted Living and spending time with all the residents and the other staff members.  I am a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Eunice Weber - Personal Care Provider
Hi my name is Eunice Weber. I was born and raised 13 miles north of Kit Carson. I met the love of my life in 1968, and we were married June 1969. I have lived at Eads for 39 years and have 3 grown children, and seven grand children. Two of my granddaughters live with me on the family ranch east of Eads. They are a God sent for me, I love them dearly, and there is never a dull moment in our home. I have been the Kiowa County Ambulance Director for five years, and have been a certified EMT for nine years. I’m also a certified CNA and fill in at the Nursing Home and Home Health when needed. I’m a certified CPR and First Aid instructor teaching classes to community members and agencies within the County and surrounding area. In my spare time on weekends I work at the Prairie Pines Assisted Living located in Eads. I work the night shift so don’t get to visit with the staff or residence very much. They are all very kind and compassionate people. I love working at Prairie Pines, it gives me a change of pace from my other job.  Eunice is a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
MELINDA MCDOWELL - PERSONAL CARE PROVIDER
Hi, I'm Melinda. I'm a caregiver here at Prairie Pines and I love what I do. I like to hear what the residents have to say. I enjoy finding out what they like to do and then see if I can help get that started here as an activity. The stories they share teach us and let us know what it was like when they were growing up.  The stories remind me of stories my grandparents told.  I like to think of all the residents as if they are my own grandparents. I really enjoy taking care of them.  From time to time, I also have fun preparing the resident's meals.  I am currently studying for QMAP testing.