Stoneridge Creek Names Executive Director

Francis X. Rodgers has been named executive director for Stoneridge Creek, the new continuing care retirement community in Pleasanton, Calif.

With more than 30 years of experience in the long-term care administrative field, Rodgers will serve as head of staff and have complete oversight of the community, including operations, planning, performance and review of all departments and activities. He will also oversee the financial management of Stoneridge Creek to sustain the community’s long-term economic health and viability. 

Rodgers has an extensive background in skilled nursing, assisted living and continuing care retirement communities. He was previously director of operations for La Costa Glen retirement community in Carlsbad, Calif., where he supported various departments and customer service for more than 830 residents. Prior to La Costa Glen, Rodgers served in various positions with ARV Assisted Living (now Atria Senior Living), Alterra Healthcare Corp., Senior Lifestyle Corp. and Kindred Healthcare. His responsibilities encompassed regulatory compliance, financial analysis, operating standards, acquisitions, resident relations and management of other professional healthcare professionals.

According to Troy Bourne, vice president of planning for Stoneridge Creek, Rodgers was selected based on his solid experience and track record of success in the industry.

“The executive director position is central to the successful operation of a continuing care retirement community, especially for Stoneridge Creek with its emphasis on an active, healthy lifestyle for residents,” Bourne said. “Fran is a career professional in this field with great integrity and commitment to the residents he serves. His strong administrative and interpersonal skills will be critical in managing a large, diverse staff and executing our mission of providing first-rate services, amenities and activities. We are excited to have Fran on board as executive director and know he will be a tremendous asset and resource for the residents.”

A licensed nursing home administrator, Rodgers is also a certified Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) administrator. He holds a master’s degree in public administration with a certificate in gerontology from the University of Arizona after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the same university. Rodgers is a resident of Livermore, Calif.

Stoneridge Creek, located on 46 acres at 3300 Stoneridge Creek Way off Stoneridge Drive, will celebrate its grand opening later this year. The continuing care retirement community for people 60 years of age and older offers 414  independent living residences in the first phase featuring 20 different floor plans and a comprehensive package of services, amenities, activities, fine dining and transportation.

On-site amenities include several restaurant venues ranging from casual to fine dining; a resident library; billiard and card rooms; computer lab and business center; spa and fitness center; open-air pool and steam room; performing arts theatre for musical and theatrical performances; movie theatre; and an art studio and woodworking shop. Residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational amenities including tennis courts, short-game golf course, dog park, walking and cycling trails, and bocce and croquet courts.

CreekView Health Center will be located adjacent to the main campus. The health center, with 74 assisting living apartments including a dedicated memory support area, will also include 68 skilled nursing beds. Licensed by the state’s Department of Health Services and Department of Social Services, the health center will be staffed with nursing professionals 24 hours a day. It will be open to the general public as well as Stoneridge Creek residents. CreekView Health Center is not owned by Stoneridge Creek, but will provide services to Stoneridge Creek residents under a priority contract.

Model homes for Stoneridge Creek are available for viewing by making an appointment at 1-800-850-3167. For additional information on Stoneridge Creek, please visit www.StoneridgeCreek.com.

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