Foreward by Hon. Steve Cooley

Foreword by Hon. Steve Cooley, Former Los Angeles County District Attorney, 2000-2012

It is said that the truest measure of character is an individual’s (or institution’s) conduct when confronted with adversity. If indeed true, Silverado Memory Care and its executives have demonstrated a caliber of character that sets the standard for the industry.  When the once-in-a-century pandemic, COVID-19, first emerged, Silverado proved to be a resourceful, conscientious, and dedicated provider of knowledgeable informed care for the high-risk and vulnerable individuals under its care. With determination and distinction, its executives and its dedicated employees showed nothing but commitment to their residents and resilience to the never-ending challenges.

Then another unprecedented form of adversity arose with the filing of criminal charges against Silverado, associated entities, and some of its executives and managers. In my forty years as a career prosecutor (twelve of which were as the elected District Attorney of Los Angeles County), and now over a decade in private practice, I have never seen a more egregious criminal filing against an innocent entity and individuals.

Why was this injustice pursued? Very simply put, because the district attorney who filed the charges sought the glow of favorable media headlines in anticipation of his reelection campaign. Mercifully, the unwarranted filing was summarily dismissed at an early stage by a judge hearing the case.

While Silverado and others in the industry have emerged on the other side of this adversity with their heads high and commitment to serve intact, it wasn’t without significant hardship, heartbreak, and perseverance. The following case study provides details about the inspiring demonstration of character by Silverado – its executives and employees – and serves as a valuable example for letting what’s important guide you during times of great uncertainty.

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