About Us
The Owners of Woodland Terrace are the Dockerty family. The entire family takes an active interest in all areas of Woodland Terrace.
Don Dockerty
Don holds a graduate degree in accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has served as a health care administrator for more than 30 years. He is well-known in the southwestern Michigan community as a health care provider that is interested in providing quality care yet keeping health care costs affordable. During these years he has been involved in the American Health Care Association, the Michigan Health Care Association, the Assisted Living Federation of America, and the Michigan Assisted Living Association. In addition, he has taught courses relating to long-term care and administration at the university level. Families and residents say over and over that what makes Woodland Terrace superior to similar communities is the quality, and the one-on-one time Don spends with the residents each day. His active involvement with the planning, activities, and the care provided makes him an outstanding role model for all the staff. Don is the Executive Director for the Bridgman community.
Mary Dockerty
Mary brings over 40 years experience in the health care field with over twenty of those specializing in the care of seniors. With her graduate degree in nursing and certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner specializing in senior care, she is particularly in tune to the health needs of seniors—especially that which is needed to promote the health and well-being of each individual. Being involved with the Assisted Living Federation of America, the Michigan Center for Assisted Living, the Academy o f Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses’ Association, and the Alzheimer’s Association, she is able to keep up with the latest developments in health promotion of seniors. Her 10 years experience in nursing education of the university level has prepared her to develop and present programs to the community. Mary is involved as a consultant for the licensed nurses to promote the highest standard of care for our residents. In addition, she is involved in the marketing and admissions.
Tim Dockerty
Timothy is a lifelong resident of Berrien County . He has worked extensively with seniors since childhood when he would go to the nursing home that his parents managed. At one time or another, he has worked in every position in our scope of service, including maintenance, office, housekeeping, resident care, and management. He has been involved with Woodland Terrace since it’s inception in 1997. Upon completion of his business degree at Western Michigan University , he worked in South Bend, Indiana for a manufacturer. After spending two years there, he realized that he preferred working with seniors. In 1999, he returned to work at Woodland Terrace full-time. In 2000, he became Executive Director of our Bridgman campus. In that role, he helped establish structure and accountability in our care to our residents. He also became one of the first to be a Certified Executive Director by the Assisted Living Federation of America. In January 2009, he became CEO of Woodland Terrace. In this position, it is his expectation to do everything in our power to “improve the lives of seniors on a daily basis”.
Todd Dockerty
Todd has also been involved in the care of seniors for many years even as a small child. He worked in the long-term care area in various capacities including resident care, dietary, activities, and the business office. Todd developed the dietary department of Woodland Terrace in Bridgman to be an outstanding example of culinary delight and extraordinary service. He helped the department to develop many appetizing and health-conscious menus, and to be versatile and willing to work with residents to make sure their nutritional needs are tastefully met. Todd has continued his education to become a certified executive director for assisted living communities. His primary responsibilities include monitoring both Woodland Terrace of Bridgman and Longmeadow as Chief Operating Officer.
