Our Mission Statement

The Jackson Friendly Home is a 501c3 non-profit home for women over the age of 55. The home provides high quality care for women of the Jackson area, who are in need of a place to call home. The Jackson Friendly Home provides food, company, laughter, encouragement and assistance to our residents.

Jackson Friendly Home Core Values

Jackson Friendly home is a real home for aged ladies, where they can spend their years in peace and happiness.

Meet the team!

Affordable

Provide affordable living to the residents

High Quality

Maintain a well-trained, high-quality caring staff

Care

Uphold the care, respect, and dignity of the residents

Tradition

Respect the history and traditions of the Jackson Friendly Home, while adhering to the latest regulations and advances in care

Family

Provide a supportive family environment

Exceed Standards

Meet and exceed the highest standards of care and service

Honest

Provide accurate and honest information to residents, staff and supporters

Our Caring Team

Gabriella Tackett

Executive Director

Lauren Wernette

Activities Director

Stacy Garza

Assistant Administrator

Bethany Svinicki

Medical Care Coordinator

Joyce Bettendorf

Housekeeping Manager

Elizabeth Wilding

Dietary Coordinator

We have a dedicated and committed group of volunteers in the community who oversee the work of the Home. This group of individuals make up the Board of Directors for the Jackson Friendly Home and provide policy, strategic direction, and fiscal stewardship for JFH.

President

Terry Langston

Vice President

Geri Phelps

Treasurer

Doug Backinger

Secretary

Marie Bonkowski

Trustees:

Heidi Lathrop, Angela Wetherby, Katie Branigan, Josie Neill, Kristy Scholl, Chad Kennedy, Alan Sorenson, Deborah Eccelton-Shepherd

Jewel Payton

Resident Care Manager

Dorothy Svinicki

Accountant