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Our Staff

Our team is a unified group of professionals who have a heart to care for people. We have a high standard for our employees and are proud of the excellent work they do for our residents. Our staff totals over 100 people. We believe it takes adequate staff to properly take care of all our residents' needs.

50% of our employees have worked for us 9 years or longer, and their longevity means continuity of care for you.

The duties required to take care of a person who needs assistance are often too many for one person to handle. Our staff of committed and compassionate workers take care of our residents in many different ways, as seen in the several departments we have.



Dean Tlustos
Administrator
Dean came to us in 2003 after serving as an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. Obtaining his Nursing Home Administrator's license in 2004, he has been involved in all aspects of the business.
Denise Tlustos
MDS Coordinator
Denise spent a lot of time at the nursing home as a child, first helping out her grandparents when they owned the business, then continuing to assist her parents as they took over. She is a registered nurse who develops individualized plans of care for each resident. She and Dean have been married since 1999, and she has worked at ORM since 2005.
Judy Halley
Nursing Administrator
In 1995, Judy started as our Assistant Director of Nursing. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and is certified in Gerontology. She has taught in an RN nursing program and assisted in writing questions for the LPN licensure exam. Judy accepted the position of Director of Nursing in 1999, and since 2010 she has served as our Administrator over Nursing.
Dee Thomas
RRP Administrator
Dee is the Administrator of Riverview Residential Place and has been in that position since 1994. Dee has a background in working with charitable organizations such as the American Cancer Society. She dearly loves every resident in her care and is devoted to her work.
Stephanie Rodgers
Director of Nursing
Ozark Riverview Manor is glad to have Stephanie step into the role of Director of Nursing in 2010. She brings a wealth of experience which includes 17 years as an Emergency Room nurse and 3 years with Seasons’ Hospice. Along with her experience, Stephanie cares for our residents with a calm and knowledgeable demeanor.
Michelle Holloway
Social-Services / Admissions
Michelle came to work at ORM in 2008. Originally from West Plains, MO, she attended Missouri State University in Springfield and earned a degree in Social Work. She most recently worked as Social Service and Admissions Director at Christian Health Care in Nixa.
Tina Eppler
Administrative Assistant
Tina has served in different capacities at Ozark Riverview Manor since 1999. At first, she worked as Certified Nurse Assistant. Not long after, she moved to the front desk where she greeted people and answered our phone. Tina took on more administrative responsibilities over time, learning as she went along. Her proficiency in computer skills continue to impress all of us around her.

Tina is now our Office Manager while also being the person responsible for overseeing our Medical Records. We continue to be thankful for Tina that she is
willing to do whatever needs to be done, and with a cheerful spirit!
Kay Matthews
Dietary Supervisor
Kay has been with Ozark Riverview Manor since 1986. She served as Head Cook until 1993 when she was promoted to Kitchen Manager. In 1999 she was again promoted, this time to Dietary Supervisor. Much of the credit for our reputation for excellent meals goes to Kay.
Melissa Hutchison
Activities Director
Melissa began working for ORM as a Certified Nurse Assistant in 2001. After working a few years as a CNA, and then as our Beautician for 2 years, she became our Activities Director in 2008. Melissa loves our residents and brings fresh ideas and a servant's heart in leading activities for our residents.
Keli Haymes
Bookkeeper
Keli came to us in 2008 with a background in accounting. She is there for family members who have questions about billing, Medicare and Medicaid, and private insurance.
Marcia Dodson
Chaplain
Marcia has been Chaplain at Ozark Riverview Manor since 1999. She provides spiritual care to the residents, their families, and our own staff. She facilitates a Family Support Group and a Grief Support Group for families of our residents.
Roy Eppler
Maintenance Supervisor
Roy began his maintenance career in 1979. He came to Ozark Riverview Manor in 1999.
Roy is responsible for keeping the building up to code and he and his team also keep the grounds looking beautiful.
Roy loves the day to day challenges of his job.
Joanna Lafferty
HSKP/LNDY Supervisor
Joanna started with us in 1994 as a C.N.A. She became the C.N.A. Coordinator in 2008 and the Laundry and Housekeeping Supervisor in August, 2011. Joanna is in charge of employee orientation and C.N.A. scheduling. She and her housekeeping / laundry team do an excellent job keeping the building looking good and ensuring that our residents' clothing and linens are clean.
Diane Anderson
Receptionist
Diane worked at Ozark Riverview Manor as a Season’s Hospice aide for 5 years so she was familiar with our residents and staff. She began working for us on July 4, 2011 at the front desk where she warmly greets all who enter and answers our phones with a cheerful spirit.
Dr. Halley
Medical Director
Dr. Mark Woods
Physician
Lynn Morris
Pharmacist and owner of Family Pharmacy
Dr. Butts
Psychiatrist