O'Connor Woods: Learn More
Give Back
Following in the footsteps of our benevolent founder, Father William O’Connor, philanthropy continues to play an important role in our nonprofit mission. When people (and companies) join us to provide exceptional services to seniors in the greater Stockton community … we celebrate!
With only 2% of all giving in the United States directed toward senior causes, we know our work will be a challenge as we build relationships and partnerships to change the focus toward helping seniors. We hope you will join us!
Meet Our Team
Penny Mallette, Executive Director
Penny joined O’Connor Woods in 1997 after
having managed the Assisted Living and Residential Services for
the Masonic Homes for nine years. At O’Connor Woods, Penny
instills a sense of compassion, mentorship, and caring in her
staff, all while being a strong advocate for residents and their
families. In particular, Penny was instrumental in the
development and care model of our Memory Care, Laurel Pointe. She
is a licensed nurse and a certified Director of Social Services.
Contact: penny.mallette@oconnorwoods.org
Leadership Team
Donna Hinojos-Chavez | Assistant to the Executive Director | donna.hinojos-chavez@oconnorwoods.org
Dawn Shimel | Assisted Living Administrator | dawn.shimel@oconnorwoods.org
Michelle Smith | Skilled Nursing Administrator | michelle.smith@oconnorwoods.org
Mary Ann Piana Chapman | Senior Residential Living Advisor | maryann.pianachapman@oconnorwoods.org
Susan MacFarlane | Residential Living Advisor | susan.macfarlane@oconnorwoods.org
Lisa Cox | Residential Living Advisor | lisa.cox@oconnorwoods.org
Wendy Carranza | Sales Coordinator | wendy.carranza@oconnorwoods.org
Greg Traverso | Director of Fund Development | greg.traverso@oconnorwoods.org
Art Garnica | Director of Support Services & HR | art.garnica@oconnorwoods.org
Nanci Shaddy | Director of Fitness & Wellness | nancy.shaddy@oconnorwoods.org
Annette Montes, LVN | Resident Care Coordinator | annette.montes@oconnorwoods.org
Jessica Ruiz | Memory Care Coordinator | jessica.ruiz@oconnorwoods.org
Penny Francis | Business Services Manager | penny.francis@oconnorwoods.org
Jeff Kaiser | Environmental Operations Manager | jeff.kaiser@oconnorwoods.org
Sergio Bustillos | Facilities Manager | sergio.bustillos@oconnorwoods.org
History
Our history is rich and shapes the essence of who we are. O’Connor Woods stands today as the dream of Father William O’Connor, a local Catholic priest who saw the need to build a home for old men. Although not part of Father O’Connor’s original vision, strong encouragement from local physicians gave way to including a hospital as part of our care. In 1899, we founded St. Joseph’s Hospital and Home for Old Men in Stockton, California.
Philosophy
Over the past three decades, O’Connor Woods earned the reputation as a solid and trusted choice for northern San Joaquin County seniors. We pride ourselves on providing flexibility, an engaging and worry-free lifestyle, financial stability and future health care support. Today, we are a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to redefining the Life Plan Community / CCRC for our residents. Led by the values of our founders, our governance is fully vested in a volunteer board of directors committed to the long-term stability and mission of the organization.
Partnerships
O'Connor Woods Partners with Touro University Medical Group and Hospice of San Joaquin
Awards & Achievements
National Quality Award
| Meadowood has earned a special national distinction. The American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) National Quality Awards Program has announced that Meadowood received the Bronze Quality Award in 2023. |  |
Best Retirement Community
| O’Connor Woods is honored to have been named “Best Retirement Community” by Best of 2022 Lodi’s Readers’ Choice Awards! |  |
