At Kline Galland, we pride ourselves on being able to offer the highest standard of care possible. We call this our “Margin of Excellence” – it is a guarantee that every resident at Kline Galland is provided exceptional care and treated as if they were a member of our own family. Every day, Kline Galland […] Read More
From the Desk of Jeff Cohen, CEO It is with tremendous gratitude that we at Kline Galland would like to honor and celebrate Gary and Karen Schwartz for a transformational contribution given to our organization to rename our Independent/Assisted Living Facility, the Mary Schwartz Summit, previously known as The Summit at First Hill. This wonderful […] Read More
Kline Galland has officially changed the name of The Summit at First Hill to the Mary Schwartz Summit, in honor of a $5 million donation from local philanthropists Gary and Karen Schwartz. The family’s generous gift will help Kline Galland deal with rising healthcare costs, cover the cost of uncompensated reimbursements within Medicare and Medicaid […] Read More
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Kline Galland’s staff has met each new challenge together, united in our goal to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our residents and staff. We view COVID-19 vaccinations for our staff as a critical protective measure to keep our community safe and are thrilled to be a recipient of a […] Read More
With the highly contagious Delta variant circulating, the CDC is recommending all people living and working in long-term care get a booster shot. This is good news for Kline Galland as it will help protect our community and prolong the durability of the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 booster shot clinics have been confirmed at The Summit […] Read More
The ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to navigate the medical landscape for seniors. In response, Kline Galland is excited to announce the next live forum in our Distinguished Speaker Series: The impacts of COVID-19 on seniors and older adults, from a regional and local perspective. Kline Galland’s Hospice Medical Director […] Read More
From the Desk of Jeff Cohen, CEO The steep rise of COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious delta variant is troubling and cause for urgent action. According to the Washington State Department of Health, an estimated 2,700 new cases are reported daily, and hospital occupancy is at the highest levels seen to date in […] Read More
The world of long-term care can be daunting and confusing to navigate, especially for those who are new to it. What is Home Health? How does that differ from Home Care? How is a Home Care aid different from a Home Health nurse? Does my loved one need Palliative Care or Hospice Care? What do […] Read More
From the desk of Min An, COO at Kline Galland Often, cultural differences aren’t the first thing people consider when thinking about healthcare. Families and patients may consider quality of care, cost, location and overall comfort, but cultural diversity and competency of the staff aren’t often among the top priorities. However, cultural competence can sometimes […] Read More
Since the onset of COVID-19, our amazing staff has adapted and pivoted countless times to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, volunteers, guests, and fellow staff members. We took a moment to check-in with Russell Nishimura from The Summit at First Hill to learn about how his role has evolved through the pandemic. […] Read More
