After serving the community for over 50 years, Sunrise County Manor is embarking on its next chapter.
Ownership of the Milford facility transferred from the Stauffer family to the NOP Trust on Feb. 17, and the facility now operates under the name Milford Meadows Care Center.
John Collins, spokesperson for Milford Meadows, said the name plays off of the beautiful scenery of Milford’s landscape.
As the center’s former administrator, Seth Stauffer, decided to pursue engagements outside of healthcare, Tammy Marshall, who was the Sunrise Country Manor business office manager for 22 years, took over the position.
Collins said this is the only change to the facility’s leaders, and he is confident in her ability to step into the role.
“Stepping into the role of administrator allows me to continue the tradition that the Stauffer family has fostered for so many years,” Marshall said. “I look forward to carrying on that legacy of dedication, caring and love, while embracing the additional support that comes from being part of a larger family.”
Marshall said she will take that support and the continued dedication of the local care members to continue growing into a home that truly cares for those who need their services most.
“What I have always loved most about working at Sunrise is the hometown, family feeling,” Marshall said. “Sunrise is truly a family within itself. The relationships among our staff, residents and their family members are built on respect, love and genuine care.”
Many of the facility’s team members have been with Sunrise Country Manor for many years, a longevity which Marshall said speaks volumes about the commitment and compassion that defines them and the strong bonds between the manor’s staff and residents.
As this new era begins, the center plans to improve the facility's electronic patient care systems, enhance clinical reports for patient care and enhance the staffing recruitment platform. It will also work on capital improvement investments, provide best practice consultation in areas of operations and clinical outcomes and integrate best practice policies in relation to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements.
“While we are proud to keep the entire operational team, we are also excited to make a series of significant investments into the facility and the team,” Collins said.
The facility, which opened in 1966, hosted a farewell soup supper at the end of January.
“We recognized the entire team and leadership for the service, dedication and love,” Collins said. “Members from the community, past employees and friends and families showed, about 150 in total.”
Collins said the Stauffer family has been a pillar of the community for decades, and the facility wants to continue its longstanding traditions.
“That means putting care first and strengthening the processes in place,” Collins said. “While they decided to leave senior care, we have made the commitment to promote from within their team.”
