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Meet Cathy, Your Placement Specialist!

Judith O'Connell • Feb 11, 2019

Cathy Fallon

Meet Cathy, Your Placement Specialist!

Mount Hood Senior Solutions was created as Judith O’Connell (Owner) and Cathy Fallon (Referral Specialist) saw a need for personalized senior and care referrals. These two professionals are dedicated to providing excellent and ethical services. They believe trusting relationships are the foundation to a successful referral journey.


Getting to know Cathy:


“In my career working with seniors and their families, I enjoy and value providing personalized, friendly and supportive services. By assisting and guiding individuals to make informed decisions regarding housing and care, I have found my passion” – Cathy Fallon



Why Senior housing and care referrals –


Cathy has a passion for helping families who are in need of direction with housing care options. Coming from an outside perspective she is able to offer impartial advice and help objectively organize thoughts and concerns. Her 12+ years of senior care experience in the Portland metro area has given her extensive knowledge and resources regarding housing and care referrals. She loves this industry because she is able to offer a listening ear, friendship and assistance. Cathy is here to help navigate this journey and provide support every step of the way.


“I am passionate about quality and ethical care for seniors and their families”- Cathy Fallon

 


Professional Accomplishments –

Cathy has received many awards in recognition of her outstanding efforts, she is passionate about quality care for seniors and supports many local organizations by fundraising or donating and believes it is important to be a positive influence in your community.


Accomplishments include:

  • 2011 Marketing professional of the year award – Metropolitan Senior Network,
  • 2015 Care award – Metropolitan Senior Network
  • 2009 Champion for seniors Award – Assisted Living Federation of America
  • Current – Board member – Senior Information Provider Network

 


What people are saying –



Becky B.

It wasn’t an easy decision to have to utilize a care facility for my spouse, but I have peace of mind. Cathy was a great help in finding a good fit. She helped me understand “care home terminology” and how they work. I didn’t have to wade into those mucky waters alone – She was a super guide!


Joyce F.

I wanted to find & visit memory care communities before the need arose for my loved one, I didn’t know how to go about it, then I met Cathy! She gave me such peace of mind knowing I was better prepared when the time would come for a community home.


Scott P.

We were unaware of assisted living and memory care options and requirements. Cathy was great in helping us navigate the adult care system in order to find the best possible solution for my mom (memory care) and my brother (assisted living). Cathy was also helpful to recommend legal counsel who was very familiar with the requirements needed to distribute my mom’s estate and help provide for my brother who needed assisted living.

 


Cathy’s knowledge, experience and individualized approach make the journey of senior and care placement feel like a supported process. With a great deal of time getting to know you and your loved ones needs, she is able to provide truly personalized services. Each day Cathy helps families in need with a compassionate heart and listening ear, in this she lives by her favorite quote:


“Be the change you want to see in the world”- Gandhi


Sincerely,           

Liana Stegall


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