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The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, Richmond, TX

The Delaney at Parkway Lakes is a rental retirement community in Richmond, TX, with no entry fee. Our senior living facility is part of the master-planned Parkway Lakes development adjacent to Cinco Ranch and Katy. The Delaney features beautifully designed independent senior living apartment homes, assisted living apartments for residents needing help with the activities of daily living and memory care residences for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias. Our LifeSTYLE Promise® ensures residents of The Delaney have the freedom to live the lives they want to live—guaranteeing choice, flexibility and control over how and when services and care are structured, scheduled and delivered. And our commitment to Extraordinary Impressions®—our culture of gracious hospitality and service—ensures that each interaction with you and your family is meaningful and memorable and will exceed your expectations.

Meet The Team

Lisa Gray

Executive Director

Lisa offers 10+ years experience in senior living. She spent most of her teenage years volunteering in Church, retirement homes and the hospital.  Her mom is the reason she is now working in senior living.  Lisa has worked in all different sizes and shapes of Independent, assisted and memory care communities.

She served as a “trouble shooter” for several years helping with challenged communities. Lisa is happily married.  She has 4 beautiful now adult children – 3 daughters and a son. Lisa has lived all over to be near them including both coasts of the US. Lisa loves to swim, read, travel. Her motto is “You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” and wisdom from her grandmother, “you will get more with honey than vinegar!

Dianne Davis

Director of Health Services

Diane has been a nurse for 30 years.  She has been at Delaney at Parkway Lakes for a year. Diane had been working at MD Anderson but after the birth of her first grandchild, she wanted to be closer to her family here in the Katy-Richmond Area.  She found senior living and fell in love. 

She especially loves working in the homelike setting.

She feels working in senior living is rewarding because she is helping people who helped pave the way for her.  She also enjoys providing leadership and coaching to associates in helping them develop and build careers. In her free time, Diane likes to spend time with her family and watch her grand daughter play fast pitch!

Sam Rincon

Director of Sales and Marketing

Sam has been with The Delaney at Parkway Lakes for nearly two years.  She has her undergraduate and her MBA in International Business.  She is a certified “Top Producer” through Southwestern Consulting.  While Sam has always been interested in business, she always had a heart to serve others. 

She was working in an orphanage overseas and a friend of hers asked her to visit his Memory Care community.   Her friend said that he believed her heart to serve people could be used to serve the elderly generation. She spent a day with the residents and fell in love. The best part of her job is being able to help families and residents navigate the difficult decision to move.  Sam is married and has a son and a daughter. Outside of work she is a homebody, soaking in every minute she can with her kids and husband.

Tina Creaser

Director of Dining Services

Tina brings 24 Years in Dining Services and is from Kosovo (Eastern Europe). Tina’s career began as a government contractor with the US troops in Kosovo.  Eventually she moved to US embassy in Afghanistan. She had the privilege of providing fine dining to three U.S. Presidents, including, Bill Clinton, George Bush Sr., and Barack Obama.

In 2010 she moved to the US and began working for United Airlines. She worked as an Executive chef and created menu presentations for pilots.  While this work was rewarding, there was a lot of travel and little interaction with customers. In 2017, Tina had the opportunity to serve seniors at a large community in Houston and she has not looked back! She loves interacting with the residents and pleasing them! Tina has a daughter, Sarah (12)  and a little dog named Corey.  She loves to cook and cater, even on her day off!  Her favorite item to prep is Duck and she also loves to bake.  “I enjoy anything that allows me to create or use my creativity to design!"

Miko Laughridge

Memory Care Director

Miko has completed her Dementia Care – Heartfelt Connections Master Training Certification at LCS.  She is currently working to complete her recreational therapy certificate.  She has been with The Delaney for just under a year. Miko moved to Texas 20 years ago from northern California.

She was visiting family here and they convinced her to stay!
Professionally, Miko has always known she wanted to serve people.  She started out in the restaurant business but knew she needed to do something more purposeful.  She decided to go to school to be a medical technician.  She started working at a community as a med tech, but it was apparent that she had a special gift engaging with the residents.  The Leadership suggested she transfer to the activities and engagement position, and she did that 10 years ago and she never looked back.  She wants families to know that she is going to “love your loved one” -  She knows that every resident is a parent, spouse, son or daughter -  a friend.  She will never forget that.  Miko loves any activity where she sees a resident “light up” -  Currently- our residents are loving happy hours with music and social time.  Miko also loves the cooking demonstrations with resident participation.  Stop by and say hello – Miko is always open to hosting families and or volunteers in our Memory Care Community!

Carla Hunter

Business Office Manager

Carla started in the industry 25 years ago as a CNA in a nursing home. She has been at Parkway Lakes a year in August 2023. Carla graduated from Prairie View A&M University.  She wanted to be on the business side of the industry.  She moved from Certified Nurse Assistant to a receptionist and then the Office Manager. 

It’s been 18 years and she is still making progress and striving to reach her goal. In 2022, she proudly received her Assisted Living Manager certification! Carla would love for the residents and families to know that she is committed to serving and providing the best customer service. Her goal is to gain trust and build a relationship with  every resident and family member. Carla loves time with her family and water parks! She considers them soothing!

Gale Moyo

Life Enrichment Director

Gale has been working at Parkway Lakes for a year in May 2023.  Gale is from Africa. She got into senior living because she missed her parents and being able to serve them.  Gale feels that working to serve seniors is a great way to honor her parents.  

She loves being needed and enjoys the connection she makes with each resident. “The best thing about my job is it is FUN!” Gale loves to make friends and listen to stories, hear about experiences and loves the humor of our residents.  “The most important thing is to maintain quality of life and that is what life enrichment is about.” On her time off, Gale likes spending time with family , watching movies, shop and serving at church.

David Velez

Director of Plant Operations

David began his career with The Delaney at Parkway Lakes in April of 2023. He got into senior living in 2013 through his mother who worked at a wonderful senior living facility, she asked him to come apply as the Porter and the rest is history. 

With over a decade of experience, he plans to provide exceptional customer service to The Delaney residents to insure they are as comfortable as possible and have the best experience. The best thing about working here is being able to be part of the wonderful community.  David says he has been welcomed with open arms and everyone has been such a joy to meet. He is  thrilled to be here and able to make this community his new work home. David loves to spend time with his family on his days off because “that’s the one thing you can never get back is your time!”  He cherishes every moment he can be with my wife and children because he knows time flies by in the blink of an eye.

Jodi Vogan

Residency Counselor

Jodi Vogan has been at The Delaney at Parkway Lakes since December 2022.  She is a Baylor University Graduate with 19 years of experience in Education.  Most recently she worked in selling  software services and IT consulting. Jodi is active in the Katy community where she has been a resident for years. 

She is involved in community service including the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County and serves at Katy Baptist Church. Jodi came to us after considering Parkway Lakes for her parents.  She was so impressed, she wanted to work here!

Jodi is married and has a daughter attending Abilene Christian College in Abilene, TX.

Shannon McCleary

Business Development Coordinator

Shannon is new to senior living and Delaney at Parkway Lakes. She received her Master of Arts in Human Relations from University of Oklahoma, and her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Prairie View A&M University. She has primarily worked in mental health services for the better part of her career.  

She found the opportunity at Parkway Lakes and decided to try something new and she is glad she did! Shannon loves meeting new people including seniors and our business partners.  She wants to continue to be a resource to all populations. Shannon is a “dog mom” – She loves to take her pup on walks and her favorite thing is to get ice cream and watch action movies on the weekends!

Surrounding Area

The Delaney enjoys the perfect location for active and engaged senior living in the Richmond/Katy area, with a wide variety of entertainment, recreational and lifestyle opportunities just minutes away. We’re also close to a whole host of state-of-the-art medical facilities. Take a look at just some of the points of interest our surrounding area has to offer.

ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION

Many residents of The Delaney love to line dance at the Whiskey River Grille and Dancehall, and our movie buffs enjoy taking in the latest films at the nearby Regal Cinema and Studio Movie Grill. Love to hit the links? The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch is just a tee shot away.

LIFESTYLE

The Delaney is conveniently located within minutes of a wide variety of places of worship. Book lovers enjoy the Ft. Bend County Library, and there’s always something going on at the nearby Katy Senior Center. The local YMCA provides senior fitness opportunities through their Silver Sneakers program, and the Bella Terra Shopping Center is filled with great places to shop and dine.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

The Delaney lies in close proximity to a number of highly regarded medical facilities, including Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and both the Katy and Sugar Land locations of Houston Methodist Hospital. You can find physical rehabilitation care nearby at The Grace Care Center of Katy, as well as Sugar Land Rehab Hospital. Skilled nursing care is also close by, with VibraLife of Katy just minutes away.

The Delaney Vision

“Delaney” derives from the French surname deAunou, meaning “of an alder grove.” Alder trees are special because their roots actually improve the soil around them. So an alder grove is not just part of the landscape—it makes the landscape better. That, too, is the mission of The Delaney at Parkway Lakes. Our goal is to create a retirement community that indelibly connects to our entire area, where we make real contributions to people’s lives, helping them to thrive and flourish. That, of course, includes the lives of our residents, but also, like the alder tree, the lives of everybody around us in the community at large.

Life Care Services. The Leader in Senior Living

The Delaney at Parkway Lakes and on-site assisted living and memory care at The Delaney are managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services leads the way in senior living, with over 40 years of proven experience. This innovative leadership brings passion and performance through strong financial stewardship and lifestyle-centered activities as well as high-quality health services in communities that are as unique as the individuals who live in them.

Residents Love The Delaney (You Will, Too!)

“Following a stroke in January, I moved my 87-year-old mom in to assisted living at The Delaney last February. I have been very pleased with all the staff. Mom is receiving excellent care there. The nurses, care givers and dining room staff are well trained and very caring. And my mom loves her new home. She enjoys the many activities, the excellent food, her new friends and her beautiful apartment.”

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100% of residents surveyed agree that The Delaney at Parkway Lakes is safe and secure.

2018 Delaney Resident Satisfaction Survey

“Beautiful new community is the Richmond area. Love that they offer stages of care, from independent to assisted to memory care. Really helpful for couples with varying needs.”

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Over 90% of residents surveyed said they feel at home at The Delaney at Parkway Lakes.

2018 Delaney Resident Satisfaction Survey

"The staff and administration of the Delaney at Parkway Lakes were amazing when our father recently passed away. The sad experience of losing a family member was greatly eased by the responsiveness and support of the staff. So much so, that Mom decided to stay and move into an amazing independent living apartment. Her neighbors are wonderful, the activities are constant and engaging. It gives us great peace to see her surrounded by friends and supportive staff when we live so far away. Thank you for all that you do every day!!"

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