Our Philosophy
The philosophy of Summit Living Center is in accordance with the Company Mission Statement and Organization Motto and based on the concept that all human beings share common needs.
We believe that every person cared for by Summit Living Center is an individual, each with unique personalities, beliefs, desires and their own set of health challenges. As such, every person is entitled to an equal opportunity for the highest level of care possible regardless of health condition, diagnosis or demographics.
We believe that aging, and eventually death, is an inevitable part of life. Although the physical body may grow more infirmed and the mental capacities decrease as people age, Summit Living Center will promote the greatest level of independence and highest level of functioning throughout the life span while providing the necessary support to insure that the health needs of the individual are being met.
We believe that long-term care facilities are places where individuals come to live the last years of their lives. We do not accept the common notion that long-term care facilities are meant only to serve as places where the elderly come to die.
We believe that the integrity and professionalism of our staff members is vitally important in providing quality care to individuals. Compliance with expected standards and guidelines is a necessary part of every day life, not something performed solely when under scrutiny by others.
We believe that each person deserves love, respect and compassion, regardless of disease diagnosis or demographics. Love and respect are basic human needs. By providing love, compassion and respect to the individuals in our care, these individuals are able to return the same to staff members, promoting an atmosphere in which living life provides its own enjoyment.
We believe that every person cared for by Summit Living Center is an individual, each with unique personalities, beliefs, desires and their own set of health challenges. As such, every person is entitled to an equal opportunity for the highest level of care possible regardless of health condition, diagnosis or demographics.
We believe that aging, and eventually death, is an inevitable part of life. Although the physical body may grow more infirmed and the mental capacities decrease as people age, Summit Living Center will promote the greatest level of independence and highest level of functioning throughout the life span while providing the necessary support to insure that the health needs of the individual are being met.
We believe that long-term care facilities are places where individuals come to live the last years of their lives. We do not accept the common notion that long-term care facilities are meant only to serve as places where the elderly come to die.
We believe that the integrity and professionalism of our staff members is vitally important in providing quality care to individuals. Compliance with expected standards and guidelines is a necessary part of every day life, not something performed solely when under scrutiny by others.
We believe that each person deserves love, respect and compassion, regardless of disease diagnosis or demographics. Love and respect are basic human needs. By providing love, compassion and respect to the individuals in our care, these individuals are able to return the same to staff members, promoting an atmosphere in which living life provides its own enjoyment.
News Updates
James and Sarah Sims purchased Summit Living Center June 1, 2003 and recently celebrated their 6 year anniversary. During that time, the Sims have taken the facility from a home with numerous State deficiencies to one with zero deficiencies for three consecutive years earning them Circle of Excellence Awards! In addition, they have earned national recognition for James’ as the Nursing Administrator of the Year for the Southwest region of the United States and the facility won the Excellence in Action Award from My Innerview Focus on Excellence Program this past April. They made a huge investment with the beautiful remodel of the facility and purchased all new beds for the residents. This winter a Resident Choice Dining Program was implemented for the residents. This new feature has given the community the opportunity to order from our menu for take out or dining in meals. As one of the larger employers in Okeene, Summit Living Center continues to provide jobs for many in Okeene and area communities. In conjunction with the anniversary celebration, Summit Living Center was named Business of the Month for June. An open house was hosted on the south lawn to mark the occasion. Donuts and coffee were served to a great turnout of attendees with a drawing for a mini laptop computer culminating the event. Lois Selkee of Okeene, was the winner of the drawing.
In addition to being co-owner of Summit Living Center , James Sims is a board certified adult nurse practitioner and will soon be opening his own independent practice on the newly remodeled Southwest wing of the facility. James’ clinic, Pinnacle Wellness Clinic, will serve Okeene and the surrounding communities.
Summit Living Center looks forward to many more years of providing a caring home for their many residents!
In addition to being co-owner of Summit Living Center , James Sims is a board certified adult nurse practitioner and will soon be opening his own independent practice on the newly remodeled Southwest wing of the facility. James’ clinic, Pinnacle Wellness Clinic, will serve Okeene and the surrounding communities.
Summit Living Center looks forward to many more years of providing a caring home for their many residents!
