At Eagle Mountain Assisted Living we select staff who are dedicated to serving seniors. Our community has well-trained and big-hearted individuals who truly want to help people. Once a staff member is hired their professional skills are fine tuned through our orientation program which teaches them how to implement the Eagle Mountain Assisted Living principles and standards on a daily basis. This way they are better able to serve our residents and care for their daily needs.
Shelia Gates
Administrator
Shelia Gates, Administrator, has worked in healthcare for over 30 years. She
began her career at Eagle Mountain Assisted Living as the Food Service
Director in February of 2006 just prior to its opening. After obtaining her
Administrator license and working closely with the former Administrator, she
began her present position in May of 2013. Shelia loves working with seniors
and is committed to meeting the needs and expectations of the residents and
their family members.
Sandy Harmon
RN, Resident Service Director
Sandy Harmon, RN, Resident Service Director has worked in health care for 15 years. Sandy received her Registered Nursing License in 2009. She began her employment with Eagle Mountain Assisted Living in September 2019 and is very excited to be a part of the EMAL team. She has always had a love for seniors and is committed to their health and safety.
Danny Gates
Maintenance Director
Danny came to work as the Maintenance Director in 2020. He came with many years of experience in carpentry, painting, and various other skills used in construction. Danny has a very positive, friendly attitude and is always eager to help our residents and staff with anything that's needed. He is married to his wife Stacie, that is also a CNA for the community. They have 7 children and love spending their time with family.
Kayla Dabbs
Food Service Director
Kayla worked for Eagle Mountain Assisted Living from 2007-2012. She left and acquired her CDM. She came back to work for us in 2021 as a cook and stepped into the Food Service Director position in January 2022. Kayla has experience in this department from her previous job. She has a wonderful, positive attitude and prepares delicious meals for the residents. In her time away from work she pastors a church, teaches at a rehab for women with addictions, and does community outreach. She is married and has two sons.
LaWanda Donahue
RA Supervisor/ CNA
Lawanda began working for E.M.A.L. in April of 2008, as a C.N.A. She took the position as R.A. Supervisor in March of 2017. She loves interacting with the staff and residents on a daily basis. In her time away from work she enjoys TOPS, a weight loss support group. She also loves spending time with her family and pets.
Robin Milligan
Administrative Assistant
Robin Milligan, Administrative Assistant, began her employment with Eagle
Mountain Assisted Living in 2006 as a part time CNA. In June of 2007, she
left her full time job of 18 years to except her current position. Robin has
an outgoing personality and wonderful social skills that are beneficial in
the interaction with residents and family members.
Karen Reynolds Weaver
Director of Program Services
Karen Reynolds Weaver, Director of Program Services, was born and reared in
Batesville. Karen brings to Eagle Mountain Assisted Living experience gained
from many years of church and community involvement. Karen's enthusiasm and
creative energy complements her role as "Activity Director". She loves the
variety of tasks that her job brings. Both inside and outside work, she
enjoys entertaining and decorating as well as traveling and spending time
with her family.