Meet the Spruce Point Team
Kim McLaughlin
Executive Director
Kim McLaughlin Bio
Primary Job Responsibilities: Full organizational responsibilities, staff management, interventionist, project management, creative problem solver, community engagement, marketing
Prior Employment / Title: Former early childhood administrator
Years of Experience: 5 months
Education/Credentials: AA retail marketing, BS sociology & education
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, dancing, hiking, singing
Cassandra Sprague Bio
Cassandra Sprague is our amazing Memory Care Director in Spruce Point’s Memory Care community, a seamless transition from her original role as the Resident Care Director. In that capacity, she was responsible for developing and coordinating care, leading direct care staff and ensuring excellence in residents services.
Cassandra has demonstrated continual professional growth at Spruce Point and has proven to be a huge asset to our team.
In her free-time, you can often find Cassandra traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family. She has two beautiful children, sons Nicholas and Jaxton.
Traci Waiss Bio
Bringing more than two decades of related experience, Traci has joined the management team at Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care as its Health and Wellness Director where she is able to utilize her extensive medical knowledge and expertise to ensure each resident is well cared for and living their best life.
Prior to her arrival at Spruce Point, Traci was most recently a Dialysis Area Team Lead for four years.
Traci and her husband own the well known Beachcomber pub and when not spending time working enjoy there large beautiful family. In her free-time, Traci also enjoys going kayaking with her family, taking nice walks on the beach, and simply being a mom and Gigi.
Sara Love
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
Sara Love Bio
Primary Job Responsibilities: Clinicals, assist with overseeing memory care, communications with outside services and family.
Prior Employment / Title: Ridgeline Pediatric – LVN
Years of Experience: LVN/LPN 6 years, Manager/Caregiver/CNA 18 years
Education/Credentials: Licensed Practical Nurse
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Outdoor Activities and family
Angel Chavez
Maintenance Director
Angel Chavez Bio
Primary Job Responsibilities: Committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and cleanliness within the building, providing a secure and healthy environment for all occupants.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Fishing
Kristin Favalora
Community Relations Director
Kristin Favalora Bio
Primary Job Responsibilities: Building and maintaining relationships with local communities. Handles all admissions.
Prior Employment / Title: Admin assistant
Years of Experience: 5
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, camping, family, long road trips
Dana Crates
Activities Director
Dana Crates Bio
Primary Job Responsibilities: Overseeing and implementing programs and activities that promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well being of residents.
Prior Employment / Title: Caregiver
Years of Experience: 3.5 years
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Beach combing, spending time with grand kids, crafting
Debbie Metzger
Business Office Manager
Debbie Metzger Bio
Primary Job Responsibilities: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll
Prior Employment / Title: Admin assistant
Years of Experience: 20
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Beach combing, kayaking, all things dog related
Jim McCoey
Dining Service Manager
Jim McCoey Bio
Primary Job Responsibilities: Cooking, scheduling, ordering food, maintaining budget
Prior Employment / Title: Driftwood Shores sous chef
Years of Experience: 12
Education/Credentials: Associates degree Shasta College
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Poker, spending time with my kids
We understand this journey can be overwhelming and, at times, challenging. We are happy to assist you along the way.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions at (541) 997-6111.