Success Stories & More

We are every thankful for all of the Veterans that have sacrificed and served our country.

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Staff and employees enjoyed a great time trick or treating with the kids from the community and families of our residents.

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Group therapy has many advantages that benefit a patient's physical, psychological, cognitive, and social health. Group therapy helps reduce fall risks, maintain or improve activities of daily living, facilitate better moods which lower depression and anxiety through various social interactions and creates peer support and camaraderie. 

At Christian Care Center of Unicoi County, therapists, nursing staff, and administration encourage engagement with a fun-loving atmosphere that benefits improvements in quality of life and function. With groups, therapists incorporated dynamic standing and sitting exercise, fine motor control activities, upper and lower extremity strengthening, and cognitive challenges to improve independence with daily tasks. 

This group elected to enjoy their group activity outside. One patient stated that she enjoyed the fresh air and activities, while another clamored for more “fun”. We are happy with the inclusion of different patients and the excitement/smiles exhibited by each person and thanked all who participated.

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Mrs. Charlotte Ingle was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

Mrs. Ingle had a goal of improving stability during activities of daily living to reduce the risk of her falling. Mrs. Ingle promptly began making consistent efforts to improve function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy. Mrs. Ingle's focused efforts heightened her stability and strength as tasks were directed towards the improvement of dynamic stability, muscle endurance and strength, and cognition for the betterment of safety during functional tasks. With determination and the helping hand of each therapist, Mrs. Ingle flourished with continued improvements in the ability to complete functional tasks, facilitating the accomplishments of her goals.

With the completion of Therapy, Mrs. Ingle demonstrated excitement for her successful completion of therapy. She states that therapy was nice and that she enjoyed it. She continued to state that she liked coming to therapy with all the smiling faces.

Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for your Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you made!

Mrs. Patricia Jones was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

Mrs. “Pat” Jones had a goal after her decline of returning home, Mrs. Jones participated in skilled therapy services of Physical and Occupational Therapy to improve dynamic stability and strength in the extremities, functional task performance, walking distance, and activities of daily living safety. Mrs. Jones attacked each day with an optimistic determination to accomplish her goal. With therapy services in conjunction with the nursing staff, Mrs. Jones demonstrated significant strides towards independence, dynamic stability, safety awareness while also improve on gait/activity tolerance.

With the continued advancements, Mrs. Jones was able to complete therapy services. With joy and excitement, she thanked therapy, stating that she loved it and that it was fun. Mrs. Jones continues to state that therapy was something she did not mind going to and that she is thankful for all the help at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County. Smiling, she continues to say that she is glad that she gets to go home.

Mrs. Jones successfully completed therapy and has returned home. Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for your Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you have made!

Arthur “Art” Figgins was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”- Confucius. The saying is the essence of Mr. Figgins’ character. With a goal of returning home, Mr. Art Figgins enthusiastically participated in skilled therapy services of Physical and Occupational Therapy to improve dynamic stability and strength in the extremities, functional task performance, safety during ADLs. Mr. Figgins tackled various barriers that presented itself during his stay with a positive yet unwavering focus to accomplish his goal. Along with therapy services, Mr. Figgins demonstrated significant strides towards independence, dynamic stability, and safety awareness.

With the improvements, Mr. Figgins was able to complete therapy services. His excitement for all he accomplished radiated through each department. Mr. Figgins states that he has really enjoyed his stay here at Christian Care Center of Unicoi and that the therapy team made “work” fun. He continues to say that he is glad that he has the tools to be successful at home.

Mr. Figgins was seen on his last day with his wife excited that the long road of recovery had led him home. Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for your Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you made!

Ms. Mary Shook was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function

With the goal of returning to her home, Ms. Shook quickly made consistent efforts to improve function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical and Occupational Therapy. Ms. Shook focused on enhancing stability and strength with tasks directed for the improvement of muscle endurance, strength, and dynamic stability. With the helping hand of each therapist, Ms. Shook's efforts yielded significant improvements in the ability to complete functional task with the culmination of all extremities, exhibited balance during dynamic activities in standing, walking with improved gait pattern and muscle endurance.

With the completion of therapy, Ms. Shook demonstrated overwhelming excitement for the chance to return home. She states upon completion of therapy that therapy aided in her betterment in hopes of going home. She continues to state that she feels stronger after the completion of therapy. She ended stating that she had a good experience here at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County.

In the end, Ms. Shook was elated to go home and get back to her daily activities. Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for your Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you made!

Mr. Jamie Gauntt was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

With a goal of returning to his home, Mr. Gauntt concentrated his efforts to improve function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. Mr. Gauntt pursued improvements in functional task focused on muscle endurance, strength, and dynamic stability. Under the guidance of each therapist, Mr. Gauntt demonstrated significant improvements in the ability to complete functional task with the culmination of all extremities, walk with improved gait pattern, and exhibit balance during dynamic activities.

With the completion of Therapy, Mr. Gauntt displayed excitement for the opportunity to return home. He states upon completion of therapy, that he enjoyed therapy and will continue to complete each exercise and techniques that were demonstrated by therapy. Ending his statement Mr. Gauntt thanked staff, stating that he thought all he learned from therapy was beneficial.

In the end, Mr. Gauntt was extremely happy to go home and get back to his wife and daily activities. Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for your Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you made!

Ms. Jessie Adkins chose Christian Care of Unicoi County after a recent hospitalization that resulted in an increased need of assistance. Upon admission, she had areas of opportunity with all mobility tasks and activities of daily living, impacting her ability to return to her home.

Ms. Adkins was a wonderful and perfect therapy patient! She participated in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy with the determination to return home. In just three weeks, she was able to progress towards all her goals and return home! She states, “when I arrived, I was extremely weak. The therapy team got me up and out of the room. Before I knew it, I was able to walk not only in my room, but in the halls and down to therapy. Thank you for all you do!"

We are proud of your accomplishments and devotion. Thank you for choosing Christian Care of Unicoi County!

Ms. Linda Tilson chose Christian Care of Unicoi County after a recent decline in function due to a recent hospitalization. Upon admission, she required increased assistance with generalized mobility and activities of daily living, impacting her ability to return to her home.

Ms. Tilson was a dedicated and hardworking therapy patient! She participated in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy with the determination to return home. In just a few weeks, she was able to progress towards all her goals and return home! She stated, “when I arrived at Christian Care, I was completely immobile. In just under a month, I was able to do most everything independently. I was walking up and down the halls and outside. I want to thank the therapy team for being so dedicated to getting me back to where I was before my hospital stay. Thank you all for your kindness and compassion."

We are proud of your accomplishments and devotion. Thank you for choosing Christian Care of Unicoi County!