Jean Lehman
Administrator

Jean was born and raised in the Wenatchee area, graduating from Eastmont High School. She earned her Associate of Arts degree from Wenatchee Valley College, and then attended Western Washington University where she earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health and a minor in Sociology. Jean began her career with Triple C in 1996 at Highline Convalescent Center in the Social Service department. In 2000 she began the Administrator in Training (AIT) program which required a year of intensive training and became Highline Care Centers fourth Administrator in August of 2001. Jean is a visible presence in the facility encouraging facilitation of care.

Mitzi Southhard, RN
Director of Nursing

Mitzi is a registered nurse who began her career with Highline Convalescent Center in 1991, beginning as a nursing assistant before progressing to the role of medication nurse, charge nurse, restorative nurse, MDS/care planning nurse, Staff Development and Director of Nursing. She attended Entiat High School graduating in 1989 and then began the nursing program at Wenatchee Valley College, graduating in 1992. Mitzi has a passion for teaching and works closely with the nursing assistants and nurses to develop ongoing training programs.

Highline Staff
Enjoying the Gazebo

The goal for Highline Care Centers is to maintain the highest level of quality nursing care. This is done in part through fostering individual staff growth in all phases of their educational process, enhancing confidence and self esteem, and providing encouragement for staff to set and achieve their professional goals. Competent and happy staff in turn are able to efficiently and proactively meet resident and family needs.

Rusty
Facility Cat Rusty is a three-year-old longhaired male cat adopted by Highline Care Centers in October of 2001. He loves being around residents, family, visitors, and staff. Please stop by the facility anytime and give him some extra tender love and care.