Staff and members in the big room

Our people

The people who make the day

Nurses, a therapist, aides, cooks and drivers, three of them named Proctor.

Our team

The family, and the rest of us

Della Proctor, RN, Co-founder and director

Della Proctor, RN

Co-founder and director

Twenty-two years as a hospital nurse in Vinita before she and Ray opened Cabin Creek.

  • Geriatric nursing
  • Leadership
Ray Proctor, Co-founder

Ray Proctor

Co-founder

Ray drove the first van in 2004 and still covers a route when someone's out sick.

  • Transportation
  • Fix-it
Jess Proctor Lane, RN, Director of nursing

Jess Proctor Lane, RN

Director of nursing

Della's daughter, a former ER nurse, oversees nursing at both centers.

  • Care planning
  • Diabetes
Tyler Proctor, Transportation lead

Tyler Proctor

Transportation lead

Della and Ray's son runs both van fleets and the morning route out of Vinita.

  • Transportation
Dr. Nina Walkingstick, PT, Therapist

Dr. Nina Walkingstick, PT

Therapist

Nina runs balance class and therapy three days a week.

  • Fall prevention
  • Stroke recovery
Carla Mendez, LMSW, Social worker

Carla Mendez, LMSW

Social worker

Carla helps families with waivers, VA and tribal benefits.

  • Benefits
Bonnie Hale, LPN, Nurse, Grove

Bonnie Hale, LPN

Nurse, Grove

Bonnie runs the medication pass at the Grove center.

  • Medications
Deb Spears, Activities director

Deb Spears

Activities director

Deb plans every outing, party and craft, and calls bingo like a professional.

  • Activities
Loretta Hicks, Cook

Loretta Hicks

Cook

Loretta's Friday catfish and pies keep attendance high.

  • Home cooking
  • Special diets
Marcus Bell, Lead aide

Marcus Bell

Lead aide

Marcus has helped members with walking and personal care since 2012.

  • Personal care
Rev. Sam Tiger, Chaplain

Rev. Sam Tiger

Chaplain

A Baptist pastor who leads gospel hour and visits families.

  • Spiritual care

Sample family reviews

What families tell us at pickup

Tyler drives Mama's route. He went to school with my son. She tells him what she thinks of his driving every morning.
Sharon K.Daughter of a member
Jess caught Dad's blood sugar dropping at ten in the morning and called his doctor. Lunch was adjusted before noon.
Mike T.Son of a member
Every afternoon there's a note in his shirt pocket. I've kept every one.
Brenda W.Wife of a member
Nina had my mother walking the loop without her walker by spring.
Kathy L.Daughter of a member
Carla helped us use Mom's tribal elder benefits alongside the waiver. Nobody else knew how.
Denise S.Daughter of a member
We moved to Grove and Dad just switched centers. Same people, same day.
Gary P.Son of a member
Friday catfish. He doesn't miss a Friday.
June H.Wife of a member
Della has known our family for thirty years. She was Mom's nurse when I was born.
Tammy R.Daughter of a member
The memory care room is the only place my husband is calm after lunch.
Eleanor D.Wife of a member
I can keep my job at the plant. That's the whole thing.
Ricky F.Son of a member
When Daddy passed, Rev. Tiger came to the house and Della brought a pie.
Lisa C.Daughter of a former member
It's the same every day, and that's exactly what Mom needs.
Amber J.Granddaughter of a member

5:00 p.m. See you tomorrow.

Bring your mother or dad for a free day at either center, noon dinner and the van included. Call, text or book online.