in Seattle’s Jewish community was Josh Gortler. I first met Josh
back in the 1970’s; he was CEO of Kline Galland. Here’s an amazing guy; you
knew he was always looking to the future. Just like Caroline Kline Galland
“Kline Galland is
a family -- we are
all part of it.”
herself, Josh had a vision – one based on
the insight and reality that a lot more
people will be living a lot longer. And, as
they do, their needs will be much different
than seniors had at that time. They would not just require a nursing
home – which Kline Galland was – but independent living at The Summit,
assisted living, the things that would come next.
Now add to that the special care that has evolved recently like the rehab
I had – plus hospice, home care, palliative care and home health care – a
seamless program is in place where all our needs can be met. That is what
Kline Galland has become, that is the Kline Galland of today. All of us in the
community are going to need this kind of assistance as we age. Kline Galland
is a family – we are all part of it, without a doubt, one way or another.
Our Jewish community is only as strong as the organizations within it.
When we do something well like Kline Galland does, we need to make it
available to others. We have to share what we do best. It makes us stronger
as a community and brings us together as human beings. In doing so, Kline
Galland is fulfilling its mission to eachand every one of us – for today
and tomorrow.
OUR MISSION
A living commitment, inspired by Jewish values,
to provide exceptional senior care
by exceptional people…
every day, in every way, for every one.
•At The Summit at First Hill we are
launching our new memory care assisted
living program.
•In Community Based Services we are
expanding our footprint and services throughout King County.
In this evolving new world of senior care, our staff has skillfully navigated
the changes while maintaining the high quality of our more traditional
services. As the pace accelerates, we are ever-more-vigilant against
standing still -- the changing governmental reimbursement and consumer
preferences have caught many other organizations unprepared. These
challenges will only become greater and greater as the baby boomer
tsunami hits senior housing and health care.
Kline Galland has traversed these waters quite well; yet there is still much
to be done. We need to be more attentive in our advocacy at all levels to
protect those who cannot speak for themselves. We need to expand our
scope of services, geographically and programmatically, to ensure that we
remain the single-source senior care resource for the Jewish community of
King County. We need to better educate the community so they are more
knowledgeable about all we provide. Lastly, we need to make it even more
convenient for seniors to access our services and navigate through our
entire continuum of care ... and caring.
The next year promises to be a great one for the Kline Galland organization.
On behalf of the entire team, I would like to wish you a most happy and
healthy 2017.
[email protected]
Shaping the future
of senior care.
HOME HEALTH • (206) 805-1930
Whether recovering from illness, surgery or
accident; transitioning back to health and
independence is the goal. Clients receive, at
home, assistance of nurses, therapists, social
workers and other specially-trained caregivers
to maximize health and function. A physician
referral initiates these Medicare-certified skilled
services which are delivered with an extra dose
of tender loving care.
Ted & daughter
MJ.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
HOME CARE • (206) 805-1930
Home comfort, confidence, companionship
and care. Workers are carefully screened, trained,
bonded, insured and supervised. Wide range of
non-medical support services are customized to
make a significant difference in quality-of-life,
health and independence … all enjoyed at home
… long or short-term, ‘round the clock or a few
hours each week.
TED: One of the first visionaries I encountered
•At the Kline Galland Home we have added
many new activities and programs
for residents.
–Ted Daniels, Former Patient
Kline Galland Rehab & Home Health
THE SUMMIT at FIRST HILL • (206) 652-4444
1200 University Street, Seattle
Independent and assisted living community
just steps from downtown shopping, theater,
cultural venues, green spaces and the finest
medical facilities. Residents thrive in a dynamic,
enriched lifestyle embracing Jewish culture and
traditions. Elegantly appointed apartments,
comfort and 24-hour security allow residents
to “age in place” and enjoy Retirement Living
at its Best.
WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE?
As the year draws to a close we have much to
be proud of at Kline Galland:
KLINE GALLAND HOME • (206) 725-8800
7500 Seward Park Ave S., Seattle
Recognized as one of the finest skilled
nursing facilities nationally; KGH is dedicated
to comprehensive, compassionate, personalized
care. Patients are viewed holistically; team of
professionals cross-coordinates to meet the full
spectrum of individual needs. Established in
1914, we take pride in evolving and leading the
way in Long-Term Care, Short-Term Rehab and
Memory Care.
comparison. One is run professionally, one is not.
Jeff Cohen, CEO, Kline Galland
The Kline Galland Center
7500 Seward Park Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118-4256
couldn’t do in nearly three weeks. There’s no
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just a few days what the folks at the other place
THERE’S MORE TO BE DONE.
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and all they do. Pride goes a long way. They did in
Photo Credit:
Your Single-Source Senior Care Resource
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“Kline Galland
takes care of people.”
KLINE GALLAND:
our time together, “All of us in the community are going to need this kind of
assistance as we age.”
Volume 102
Issue #4
5777
Winter 2016
Exceptional Care by
Exceptional People
TED: That’s for sure. I was
Photo by William Roege
born in 1930. My schooling
Caroline Kline Galland. We continually expand and
evolve services, holding true to her dream – and
our mission – to provide exceptional senior care
by exceptional people … every day, in every way,
for every one. The future is now at Kline Galland.
Annually, we serve over 15,000 residents, patients and family members
from throughout the Northwest. From skilled nursing care, to independent
and supported living at The Summit, to our responsive and wide variety of
Community Based Services, Kline Galland has become Your Single-Source
Senior Care Resource.™ We can only imagine how proud Caroline Kline
Galland would be at how we, as a community, have continued to build
upon what she envisioned – brick by brick, service by service, generation
to generation.
“Kline Galland is fulfilling its mission
to each and every one of us.”
An Interview with Ted Daniels
Ted Daniels has supported Kline Galland for decades. He, like many
community members, thought Kline Galland was here to serve others – but he
never imagined that he would be in the care of such capable hands himself.
That all changed not so long ago. As Ted commented more than once during
I jumped at the opportunity – looking forward to experiencing, first hand,
“Kline Galland
cares about us
as we get older.”
the marvelous picture “Uncle Herman” had
painted. On New Year’s Day, 1956 – I took a
plane, a Boeing Stratocruiser, made four stops
coast-to-coast and have never looked back.
was all right there – grade
How lucky I was. Not long after landing, I quickly realized that this is the place
My younger sister and I
TED: Let me explain. I met Barbara Danz in 1957. I remember our first
school, middle school, high
school and then on to NYU.
The Bronx in the 1930s.
For over a century, we have built upon the vision of
YOU’RE A BOY FROM THE
BRONX, CORRECT?
boss said he wanted me to go to Seattle. Much to his surprise and delight,
grew-up in the Bronx; my
Jewish community was the
streets of New York. Our father came to this country following World War I;
he was the last of 10 children – all of whom were already here. My mother
also came from Russia. Dad had a good job before the crash – worked for a
chain of cigar stores. The Depression took its toll. Dad pursued any kind of
where I wanted to spend the rest of my life ... and I have.
YOU MARRIED INTO THE KLINE GALLAND FAMILY?
date – went to the AEPhi Sorority House at the University of
Washington – my presence was announced as, “Barbara, there’s a man
here to see you.” (I was 27, she was but 19.) When we married you might
commitment, her nearly half century
of volunteering is, I believe, a legacy
unmatched in this community. Carolyn
taught us all the value of giving and
WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO SEATTLE?
caring. Funny thing is, when I came
TED: First a little history. In 1946, as just a kid right out of high school,
I went to work in the mail room of Cohn-Hall-Marx Company, a division
men’s ties. One of the licensees was Schoenfeld
Neckwear in Seattle. We’d send the fabric cross town
to “Uncle Herman” at 28th & Broadway – he’d sort
and inspect it – then, if it met his approval, would ship it to Seattle.
Barbara &edding.
Ted’s W
garment district. I graduated with a degree in marketing. The company
sent me to Cincinnati for two years; then back to New York; then my
walk and walk and walk,
many times a day.
They got me up and
around. I was home in
three days.
1980’s family portrait.
(Left to right) MJ, Ted, Will,
Barbara & Dennis.
Yes, I learned my lesson.
From the JCC
Wall of Presidents,
mid 1970’s.
dren.
ndchil
Ted & gra
A few years later, with my second
knee replacement, it was back to
Kline Galland for rehab. And that worked
WHAT ABOUT YOUR BACK?
out very nicely too.
it; she was adamant. Barbara wanted the peace-of-mind of knowing
Community Center (JCC).
was contact Sol Esfeld for
a donation to help create
a temporary home for
the JCC. I didn’t get any
Kline Galland does – including rehab after surgery for people like me – I
night while still working for Cohn-Hall-Marx by day – downtown in the
patient with me. I would
One of the first things I did
involved with the Jewish
rave about the temperature, but he sure did about the character of the
community and the people. Then, in 1948, on to NYU. I went to school at
They were so good and so
TED: I was losing strength, losing function, it was bad. Immediately
money from Sol, but he solicited me back at the very same time. He got my
Boy did he paint a picture – greenery, water, mountains, fresh air. He didn’t
Barbara called Kline Galland; thankfully they had a bed for me.
to Seattle, I became
I would occasionally have lunch with “Uncle Herman” – he encouraged me
to explore other places than New York to fulfill my career, including Seattle.
I called Barbara and said, “Get me the heck out of here.” She did.
like no other. Her passion, her
responsibility seriously. We didn’t have a lot, but we had enough.
department; this is where they created material for
was still traveling for work. After a day-and-a-half at that other place,
stepmother, believed in this organization
with a pick ‘n shovel for the WPA. That’s the type of guy he was, he took his
the way. For a time I was working in the tie fabric
services. So we opted for a place that would be closer to home as Barbara
also say I married into the Kline Galland family. Carolyn Danz, Barbara’s
job just to keep the family going. He spent three-and-a-half years working
of United Merchants & Manufacturers. There were a few promotions along
very little about Kline Galland other than The Summit and a few of the
donation and I have continued to support Kline Galland ever since. Having
now been a part of the community for decades and having seen how much
can tell you, Kline Galland cares about us as we get older. Kline Galland
takes care of people.
WHERE DID YOU REHAB AFTER KNEE SURGERY?
TED: At the time of my first knee surgery, even being a donor, I really knew
following my back surgery, Barbara had Kline Galland send someone
to Harborview to be with me for the first three nights. She insisted on
that everything was okay. Let me tell you, the young man from Kline
Galland Home Health was terrific; I’m sorry I’ve lost touch with him.
Being that this was different rehab than the knee, we decided to rehab
based on convenience rather than quality of care. Big mistake on many
accounts. I was somewhere else for two-and-a-half weeks – two-and-a-
half weeks mind you – much longer than needed. As soon as I got home,
we called Kline Galland – their therapists came right away, physical and
occupational therapy. These folks are on-staff at Kline Galland – the
continuity is a real plus, it’s great and makes a huge difference.
They show you what to do and how to do it. As you talk with them you
can tell they really like being with Kline Galland. It shows in their work
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HOSPICE CARE • (206) 805-1930
Highly specialized care maximizes every aspect
of quality for individuals facing end of life.
Coordinated team of health care professionals
is committed to meeting the physical, emotional
and social needs of patients and families.
Provided wherever an individual resides,
emphasis is on comfort, respect, kindness and
compassion … caring for spiritual and cultural
wishes as well.
PALLIATIVE CARE • (206) 805-1930
Patients battling serious illness or living with
chronic disease receive consultative services
to help manage and cope with symptoms.
Team of specialists provides the support that
enables patients to make informed medical
choices, identify supportive services, reduce
emergency room visits and carry-on with their
daily activities. Comfort and quality-of-life are
the primary goals.
REHAB/TRANSITIONAL CARE • (206) 805-2372
7500 Seward Park Ave S., Seattle
Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to get you
back functioning at your best. Regarded among
Washington’s most popular rehab centers, care
is from the same team of in-house therapists/
therapeutic professionals to ensure continuity
and maximize outcomes … making our Rehab/
TCU the optimal place to heal on the way home.
POLACK ADULT DAY CENTER • (206) 725-8800
7500 Seward Park Ave S., Seattle • Mon. – Thurs.
Provides socialization, recreation, health
monitoring and lunches for older adults … in
addition to much-needed respite for caregivers.
Participants benefit from activities and interaction in a supportive, supervised environment
including exercise, art, discussion groups,
entertainment, outings and Jewish
cultural celebrations.
KLINE GALLAND FOUNDATION
(206) 652-4444, x150
1200 University Street, Seattle
Joshua H. Gortler, President
The Foundation raises funds for endowments
to generate financial support to provide
quality-of-life and quality-of-care to those
served by Kline Galland.
For more information, please visit
www.klinegalland.org