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Oak Crest in the News

See the latest happenings at our Baltimore County retirement community.

Oak Crest Promotes Robin Keeler to Director of Resident Life

Dec 5, 2017

Parkville, Maryland— Oak Crest retirement community promoted Robin Keeler to Director of Resident of Life.

Mrs. Keeler brings nearly twenty years of experience with Erickson Living, the manager and developer of Oak Crest, to her new leadership position. She most recently served as a Regional Home Health Administrator for Oak Crest and its sister community, Charlestown, located in Catonsville, Maryland. Her teams have been consistently recognized nationally for their superior performance based on overall resident experience, financial management and quality of care.

Prior to joining Erickson Living, she worked at the University of Maryland Medical Center in...

Oak Crest Introduces New Outdoor Venue

Nov 22, 2017

Parkville, Maryland— Oak Crest, the Erickson Living retirement community, officially opened a new outdoor venue during a ribbon cutting ceremony held on October 27.

Named Friendship Park, the 25,000 square-feet venue features three putting greens, two lighted bocce courts, a walking trail and an exercise court to be utilized by residents, family members and employees. A gazebo and fountain add to the ambience of the park.

The completion of Friendship Park is one phase of a repositioning project that includes the opening of a spacious, state-of-the-art fitness center later this year, and an aquatics center, indoor bistro...

Oak Crest Promotes Kristin Stoneberg to Assistant Administrator of Continuing Care

Oct 12, 2017

Parkville, Maryland-- Oak Crest, the Erickson Living retirement community, announced the promotion of Kristin Stoneberg to Assistant Administrator of Continuing Care.

Mrs. Stoneberg brings twenty-three years of senior health care experience to her new position, mainly as a speech pathologist in post-acute and long-term care settings. She began her career at Oak Crest in July, 2013 as the Assistant Rehabilitation Manager and completed the Administer-in-Training Program in 2017. “Kristin is a shining example of a leader who has taken advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by Erickson Living,” stated Heather Uttenreither, Director of Continuing Care. “Through hard...

Oak Crest Senior Sales Counselor Recalls Her Career Journey

Oct 3, 2017

Parkville, Maryland-- Growing up, Melisa Batac had a unique career dream inspired by a trip to Orlando.

“I wanted to be a tram driver at Walt Disney World so I could tell people to ‘have a magical day’ and make them smile as they enter the park,” she said during a recent interview. “As it turns out, I’ve been able to help make people happy at Oak Crest.”

Melisa is the Senior Sales Counselor at the Erickson Living retirement community in northeast Baltimore County. In her leadership role, she is often one of the initial employees to...

Oak Crest Cruises the High Seas for September Gala

Sep 27, 2017

Parkville, Maryalnd-- There truly was something for everyone as residents, employees and special guests of Oak Crest were eager to get to the Erickson Living retirement community’s Annual Gala on September 16 to support the Benevolent Care Fund.

More than 335 people attended the event, greeted by the sounding of the cruise ship horn to alert everyone that the “Love Boat” had left port, representing the event’s theme from the classic television show.

The gala featured live music by Mixed Company, filling the dance floor with sure-footed passengers. Other fun locales included karaoke in Club Kauai and...

Peace of Mind With Eagle’s Trace Realty & Moving Services Program

Sep 15, 2017

Houston, Texas-- When Barbara Robins made the decision to move to Eagle’s Trace from nearby Bear Creek in March, she knew exactly what she wanted.

“I selected a 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan with custom options,” she said. “It was ideal for me.”

Ms. Robins, 70, needed some help with selling her home of more than three decades and moving into the Erickson Living retirement community. That’s when she turned to Haven Benoit.

The Personal Moving Consultant, Ms. Benoit leads the realty and moving services program at Eagle’s Trace. She provides prospective residents with advice on logistics...

Heather Uttenreither Promoted to Director of Continuing Care at Oak Crest

Sep 7, 2017

Parkville, Maryland— Oak Crest, the Erickson Living retirement community, announced the promotion of Heather Uttenreither to the position of Director of Continuing Care.

Since March, Mrs. Uttenreither has served as the Assistant Administrator of Continuing Care at Charlestown, the sister Erickson Living retirement community located in Catonsville, Maryland. She brings extensive social work and senior living experience to Oak Crest, previously serving as a Senior Administrator with Genesis Healthcare in 2014 after beginning her leadership career with Ivy Hall Nursing Center. “We are very pleased to welcome Heather to Oak Crest,” stated Mark Roussey, Executive Director. “She made...

Oak Crest’s Back to School Drive Helps Local Families

Aug 16, 2017

Parkville, Maryland— For many students, school might not begin until after Labor Day this year, but the preparation still begins in August.

At Oak Crest, residents, employees and their relatives contributed to the 2nd Annual “Back to School Drive” service project to provide supplies to local families who could use a helping hand. For two weeks, they donated school items such as loose-leaf paper, pens, #2 pencils, binders, folders, notebooks and book bags.

On August 10, the items were sorted and taken by employees to Perry Hall Baptist Church as part of the community-wide Person First Connection...

A Worldwide Summer Vacation at Oak Crest For Diversity Celebration

Aug 2, 2017

Parkville, Maryland-- More than 200 residents and employees of Oak Crest took a trip around the world on Friday, July 21 during the Erickson Living retirement community’s Annual Diversity and Inclusion Expo in Erickson Hall.

Visited were Scotland, Egypt, Holland & Netherlands, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Cuba, Germany, and Oak Crest’s Jewish Corner, Catholic Community, Protestant Group and Unitarian Universalists.

Interactive displays served as “mini-classrooms” for each exhibit as participants showcased their cultures through demonstrations, international cuisine, artifacts, religious symbols, pictures and clothing. PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) of Bel Air was also a...

Life’s Journey Leads to Oak Crest for Fefe Mukendi

Jul 28, 2017

Parkville, Maryland— When Fefe Mukendi arrived in the United States from the civil war-torn nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2004, a career at Oak Crest was the last thing on her mind.

A United Nations program (International Organization of Migration) had helped her escape the threat of violence, turmoil and an uncertain future, but new challenges immediately faced Fefe. She was responsible for raising three brothers and a sister. French was her native language so learning English was a priority. And she needed to establish herself in a brand new country, more than 6,500 miles...

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