Carliene has worked in the health care field since 1999 and started at Wildflower Lodge in 2019. She previously worked at Wildflower Lodge in 2001 for 10 years. Carliene then moved back to her hometown in the Willamette Valley but decided that Union County is home, so she came back to Wildflower Lodge. Spending time with residents and their families at work is her favorite. Carliene enjoys spending time outdoors on her farm and in the garden, she enjoys quilting, sewing, scrapbooking and other outdoor activities. Carliene also adores spending time with her family and her two grandchildren.
Wildflower Lodge
Our Team
We have a great team at Wildflower Lodge—guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. Contact us anytime, we would love to meet you!
Kelly Frias
Wellness Director
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Kelly has been working in the medical field since 1997 and began her nursing career in 2011. She has spent over a decade working with elders in several different settings. Her passion for advocating and caring for residents is to ensure that their needs are being met. Kelly’s career with Wildflower Lodge started in 2022 as the Wellness Director.
Kelly is big on family and is a proud mother of three grown boys and has three grandchildren who she cherishes. During her free time, she enjoys traveling and the outdoors, camping and fishing. She also enjoys being snuggled up on the sofa with a good book.
Misti Vega
AL Resident Care Coordinator
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Misti started at Wildflower Lodge in 2019 and is currently the Assisted Living Resident Care Coordinator. Her favorite part of her job is building and maintaining her relationship with the residents and their families. Misti loves animals and has a variety of pets ranging from cats, dogs, chickens, and horses. When she is not working, she is camping and horseback riding in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Oregon.
Lucy Thompson
Life Enrichment Director
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Lucy relocated to Eastern Oregon from San Diego, California and has been working at Wildflower Lodge since 2018. She is passionate and devoted to enriching the lives of residents through meaningful and engaging activities. She enjoys any chance to make someone laugh and make their day a little brighter. Outside of work, Lucy enjoys playing with her three furry friends, going on spontaneous adventures with her husband, and spending time with family.
Mike Austin
Maintenance Director
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Mike has over 3 decades of experience in the building trades and is a licensed electrician. He has been at Wildflower Lodge since 2023 and his hobbies include guitars, cars, and the outdoors. Mike enjoys spending his spare time with his family and their two dachshunds.