Management

Director

Robin Aman, director at Rock Cove, has been an involved community member in Skamania County since 1993. She has proudly called Rock Cove her home away from home since March 2001 and has dedicated her life to the success and well-being of this special place, its residents, and staff.

Robin attributes much of the success of Rock Cove to her staff. She believes it starts with a staff that works well together and treats each other with dignity and respect, as this will carry over to the way in which staff deliver resident care. Involvement in community life is also important to Robin earning her volunteer member of the year in 2009 by Skamania County Chamber of Commerce. Robin sets an example for us all as she has been very involved in a variety of civic and special interest non-profit organizations as well as fulfilling responsibilities volunteering for the ambulance and emergency medical services and taking a role with various community planning committees. Rock Cove has regular consistent programs it offers for and with the community and a varied calendar of special community events as well.

Robin is a role model for us all. She says, "There are challenges every day, but I believe in tackling them with a smile and a positive attitude. There is nothing we can't accomplish together." Robin is enjoying the opportunity to bring love and laughter to all those she encounters.

Registered Nurse/Health Care Coordinator

Mark Chambers, Registered Nurse, was raised in Skamania County and graduated from Columbia Gorge Community College with an AA in Nursing.   He has gained valuable experience on the surgical floor of St. Johns Medical Center in Longivew. 

Mark is passionate about enhancing opportunities within the long term care industry and enriching the lives of our elderly.  He believes in the assisted living model and got to see first hand countless successful transitions from skilled care and rehabilitation, to assisted living.  Mark indicated, "I've seen so many individuals thrive once they moved to assisted living and were provided just the right level of support that was needed within a safe, comfortable, independent environment where the individual is empowered to make decisions." Mark plans to settle down in Skamania County with his fiance who is also a RN.  Mark's enthusiasm, knowledge, energy and commitment make him a vital member of our team.

Resident Care Coordinator

Cecilia Ellison, a professional caregiver with over a decade of hands on experience combined with formal education in the field, is an invaluable contributor ensuring that Rock Cove's reputation of excellence is upheld each day. Cecilia provides the highest quality of care with a gentle kind approach making sure all resident needs are met. She holds all people with high regard and treats every customer of Rock Cove with dignity and respect, while never missing the smallest of details. She is an inspiring presence for her co-workers and leads by example, greeting every obstacle with enthusiasm while maintaining a positive attitude.

Cecelia, a firm believer in the golden rule says, "I like the people here at Rock Cove, especially the elderly, to feel that life should be spent with meaning. I help them feel that they are part of my family, I treat them with respect and always lend a helping hand whenever its needed, physically or emotionally, and try to improve their quality of life each day." This commitment to service has earned Cecilia high praise and adoration from residents, families and staff alike.

Non-Profit Ownership

The inspiration and development for Rock Cove is provided by a local nonprofit community development corporation, Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation, (CCHC). Their mission is to provide opportunities for safe and affordable housing. CCHC serves those who are homeless or at extreme risk including the elderly, the mentally and physically disabled, and women in transitional situations. CCHC sponsors 110 units providing a wide range of housing opportunities, from low-income elderly and families to transitional housing for the mentally and emotionally challenged. To learn more about Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation, visit their website at www.columbiacascadehousingcorp.org.

Management Company

Concepts in Community Living, Inc. (CCL) has provided management support to Rock Cove since it opened in 1998. CCL is a recognized pioneer in the assisted living field, helping to develop and manage hundreds of assisted living communities, providing consulting services to supportive housing developers, owners, government agencies and social service providers, and being an eminent voice in helping to shape best practices and policies industry-wide.

To learn more about Concepts in Community Living, Inc. and the communities they manage, we encourage you to visit their website at www.ccliving.com or call them at 1-800-574-2254.