As the Community Relations Director at Vineyard Heights, Mike Payne brings a passion for creating a community that feels like home. He is dedicated to building connections and ensuring residents lead vibrant, fulfilling lives. Away from the office, Mike is often exploring the great outdoors with his Husky or delving into the pages of both captivating reads. His love for nature and storytelling deeply influences his approach to nurturing a lively and welcoming environment at Vineyard Heights.
![Our Team at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville, Oregon](https://res.cloudinary.com/g5-assets-cld/image/upload/x_0,y_187,h_848,w_2121,c_crop/q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy,g_center,h_800,w_2000/g5/g5-c-iphogg9o-compass-senior-living-client/uploads/GettyImages-862657712_qylbqz.jpg)
Vineyard Heights Assisted Living
Our Team
We have a great team at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living—guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. Contact us anytime, we would love to meet you!
![Kim Blackwell, Business Office Manager at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville](https://res.cloudinary.com/g5-assets-cld/image/upload/x_424,y_0,h_2651,w_2651,c_crop/q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy,g_center,h_300,w_300/g5/g5-c-iphogg9o-compass-senior-living-client/g5-cl-1oga13qi6k-compass-senior-living-client-mcminnville-or/uploads/Kim_Blackwell_obtali.jpg)
Kim Blackwell
Business Office Manager
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Kim Blackwell, our esteemed Office Manager at Vineyard Heights, brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare, specializing in both Memory Care and Assisted Living. An Oregon native, she has a profound connection to the community and a genuine passion for serving our senior residents. As a mother and grandmother to one daughter and three grandsons, Kim's nurturing spirit is a cornerstone of her professional and personal life. Her love for the outdoors and gardening, along with her cherished visits to the Oregon Coast, reflects her deep appreciation for the natural beauty of her home state. In her role, Kim's dedication shines through as she ensures the smooth operation of our community, always with a warm and welcoming presence that makes Vineyard Heights feel like home.
![Christine Muirhede, Wellness Director at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville, Oregon](https://res.cloudinary.com/g5-assets-cld/image/upload/x_0,y_39,h_750,w_750,c_crop/q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy,g_center,h_300,w_300/g5/g5-c-iphogg9o-compass-senior-living-client/g5-cl-1oga13qi6k-compass-senior-living-client-mcminnville-or/uploads/Christine_ygu5aj.jpg)
Christine Muirhede
Wellness Director
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Christie has been the Wellness Director since January 2024. Her background includes nursing in psych, acute care, hospice, and nursing education. She has received a bachelor’s in business from Western Oregon University, a bachelor’s in nursing from Linfield University and a master’s in nursing leadership and management from Western Governors University. In her time away from work, she enjoys spending time with family, camping, and riding her horses.
![Cole Norwood, Resident Care Coordinator at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville](https://g5-assets-cld-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/x_0,y_0,h_4284,w_4284,c_crop/q_auto,f_auto,c_fill,g_center,h_300,w_300/v1720789511/g5/g5-c-iphogg9o-compass-senior-living-client/g5-cl-1oga13qi6k-compass-senior-living-client-mcminnville-or/uploads/Cole_RCC_y25t25.jpg)
Cole Norwood
Resident Care Coordinator
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Cole has been the resident care coordinator since May 2024. He has been working in assisted living and memory care since 2019. Cole grew up locally in Carlton and moved to McMinnville after graduation. In his time away from work, he enjoys going out with his friends, or staying in and playing video games.
![Jennifer Morris, LPN at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville](https://g5-assets-cld-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/x_0,y_65,h_1576,w_1576,c_crop/q_auto,f_auto,c_fill,g_center,h_300,w_300/v1718745713/g5/g5-c-iphogg9o-compass-senior-living-client/g5-cl-1oga13qi6k-compass-senior-living-client-mcminnville-or/uploads/Jennifer_Morris_LPN_uiuau0.jpg)
Jennifer Morris
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Jennifer joined Vineyard Heights Assisted Living as our Licensed Practical Nurse in May of 2024. Her background includes over 15 years of medical records in skilled nursing and with a pharmacy. She then became as medication aide and caregiver in an assisted living facility for 4 years where she also obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing education and graduated from the Institute of Technology in Salem, Oregon. Jennifer worked with long term care residents for the last year after graduation before coming to join out team here at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living. In her free time, she can often be found spending time with her family, crafting, or cooking.
![Jamie Soto, Dining Services Director at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville](https://res.cloudinary.com/g5-assets-cld/image/upload/x_0,y_87,h_4284,w_4284,c_crop/q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy,g_center,h_300,w_300/g5/g5-c-iphogg9o-compass-senior-living-client/g5-cl-1oga13qi6k-compass-senior-living-client-mcminnville-or/uploads/Jamie_Soto_uot8ch.jpg)
Jamie Soto
Dining Services Director
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Jamie Soto, who has been at Vineyard Heights since 2008, is not just a staff member but a pillar of our community. As a devoted father to three daughters, he brings the same nurturing care to his work. Jamie's passion for cooking and his joy in making people happy shine through in every dish he prepares. His longstanding commitment to Vineyard Heights is fueled by a genuine love for his role, where he combines culinary talent with the desire to bring joy to residents every day.
![Arial Clevidence, Life Enrichment Director at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville, Oregon](https://g5-assets-cld-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/x_697,y_0,h_3024,w_3024,c_crop/q_auto,f_auto,c_fill,g_center,h_300,w_300/v1720789828/g5/g5-c-iphogg9o-compass-senior-living-client/g5-cl-1oga13qi6k-compass-senior-living-client-mcminnville-or/uploads/Arial_wnistw.jpg)
Arial Clevidence
Life Enrichment Director
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Arial is passionate about bringing fun and joy to residents, creating memorable experiences that brighten their days. With a rich background in in-home caregiving, Arial has honed her skills in spreading light and happiness wherever she goes. As a dedicated mom of two boys, family values and compassion are at the core of everything she does. Currently, she is expanding her expertise in the medical field, driven by a commitment to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Join her in this journey of creating moments that matter and spreading smiles every day!
![Alan Baker, Maintenance Director at Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville](https://g5-assets-cld-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/x_380,y_0,h_1536,w_1536,c_crop/q_auto,f_auto,c_fill,g_center,h_300,w_300/v1712331916/g5/g5-c-iphogg9o-compass-senior-living-client/g5-cl-1oga13qi6k-compass-senior-living-client-mcminnville-or/uploads/Alan_Baker_fztnkm.jpg)
Alan Baker
Maintenance Director
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Alan Baker has been the Maintenance Director at Vineyard Heights since 2021. A longtime McMinnville resident, Alan has spent over 30 years as a Realtor, marrying his high school sweetheart Michelle. They have two wonderful adult children, along with two rescue dogs and one cat. Alan is passionate about assisting residents with various projects, particularly in enhancing the community's garden and koi pond area. His daily goal is to bring smiles to the faces of residents, ensuring they and their visiting family and friends enjoy the serene beauty of Vineyard Heights' expansive 4 ½-acre grounds.