Success Stories & More

Congratulations to Melissa Berry on winning the giveaway for the 2026 Apple Festival from Christian Care Center of Unicoi County! 

Fall is in the air at CCU! 

Ms. Annie Smith 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 back to her home, Ms. Smith was consistent with her efforts to improve function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical and Occupational Therapy. Ms. Smith 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. Smith's efforts yielded significant improvements in the ability to complete functional tasks with the culmination of all extremities, exhibited balance during dynamic activities in standing, walk with improved gait pattern and muscle endurance. 

With the completion of therapy, Ms. Smith demonstrated overwhelming excitement for the chance to return home. She states upon completion of therapy that therapy was very enjoyable, and she felt like that she made strides with each visit. She continues to thank each staff member for their contributions to her being able to go home.

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

Mr. Charles Johnson 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. 

Mr. Johnson began therapy with his mind on returning home. When asked about his goals at the beginning of therapy, Mr. Johnson stated that he wanted to improve muscle endurance, balance, mobility, and balance during functional tasks. Mr. Johnson displayed determination which allowed him to improve and advance in functional tasks that challenged the stability and mobility during activities of daily living. Driving his continued success was the will to go home. 

Mr. Johnson was a jovial patient that demonstrated and emulated enthusiasm and encouragement. With the completion of therapy, Mr. Johnson exhibited exuberance for the opportunity to return home. He states that he enjoyed therapy and it helped him improve his balance and ability to do “daily tasks”. By the end of his stay, Mr. Johnson was complimentary of all staff for the continued care during his stay. 

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

Ms. Alice Barlow 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. 

Ms. Barlow pursued goals in therapy that included improvements in strength for dynamic stability during activities of daily living, extremity muscle endurance for walking increased distances, and balance for the progression of activity tolerance. With the Clinical Team tailoring exercise activities towards her goals, she demonstrated sequential advancements in dynamic stability, walking distance, and activity tolerance. Driving her success in therapy was her increasing want to return home. 

With the completion of therapy, Ms. Barlow exhibited excitement for her improved ability to do functional tasks. She states that she enjoyed therapy, and it helped her improve her functional mobility to perform "daily tasks”. By the end of her therapy, Ms. Barlow stood tall and happy, thanking therapy for helping her to attain her goals. Her continued light-hearted personality brightened each therapy session as she spoke about her continued improvement at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County. Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for your Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you made!

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

Mrs. Hughes had a goal of improving stability during activities of daily living to reduce the risk of her falling. She promptly began making consistent efforts and progress in improving function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical and Occupational therapy. Mrs. Hughes' focused efforts heightened her stability and strength as tasks were directed towards improvement of dynamic stability, muscle strength and endurance, and functional task performance with increased safety. With determination and the helping hand of staff therapists, Mrs. Hughes flourished with continued improvements in the ability to complete daily tasks, facilitating the accomplishments of her goals. 

With the completion of therapy, Mrs. Hughes demonstrated excitement for not only going home, but her successful completion of therapy. She states that she enjoyed every part of the therapy and that she feels much better. She continues to state that all the facility staff from nursing to admissions were extremely nice to her and made her feel home away from home. 

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

Ms. Connie Harrell 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 back to her home, Ms. Harrell quickly made consistent efforts to improve function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical and Occupational Therapy. Ms. Harrell focused on enhancing stability and strength with tasks directed for the improvement of muscle endurance, strength, and dynamic stability. With a helping hand of each therapist, Ms. Harrell'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, walk with improved gait pattern and muscle endurance. 

With the completion of therapy, Ms. Harrell demonstrated overwhelming excitement for the chance to return home. She states upon completion of therapy that therapy was very enjoyable, and she felt like that she made strides with each visit. She continues to thank each staff member for their contributions to her being able to go home.

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

We were able to celebrate our hard working staff with lunch recently. We are so proud of our staff and the care and love that they show our residents. Thank you for all that you do! 

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Mrs. Margaret Munday 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. Munday began therapy with her mind on returning home. When asked about her goals at the beginning of therapy, Mrs. Munday states that she wants to improve muscle endurance, balance, mobility, and balance during functional tasks. Mrs. Munday displayed determination which allowed her to improve and advance in functional tasks that challenged stability and mobility for the improvement of Mrs. Munday's during activities of daily living. Driving her continued success was the will to go home better than when she left. 

With the completion of therapy, Mrs. Munday exhibited exuberance for the opportunity to return home. She states that she enjoyed therapy, and it helped her improve her balance and ability to do “daily tasks”, but she is even more excited to go home. By the end of her stay, Mrs. Munday's determination helped her to go home with improved strength and mobility. 

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

Our residents had a "Rock and Roll" afternoon with Lightning Charlie! We are always having fun at Christian Care Center of Unicoi. 

Mrs. Jo Ann Whitson 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. Whitson pursued goals in therapy that included improvements in strength for dynamic stability during activities of daily living, extremity muscle endurance for walking increased distances, and balance for the progression of activity tolerance. With the Clinical Team tailoring exercise activities towards Mrs. Whitson's goals, she quickly demonstrated advancements in dynamic stability, walking distance, and daily activity tolerance. Driving her success in therapy was her increasing will to go home.

With the completion of therapy, Mrs. Whitson exhibited exuberance for the opportunity to return home. She states that she enjoyed therapy, and it helped her improve her balance and ability to do “daily tasks”, but she is even more excited to go home. Mrs. Whitson was a joy in therapy with a smiling face and a resoluteness to accomplish her destination. By the end of her stay, Mrs. Whitson's determination to go home led her to her ultimate goal. Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for your Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you made!

Mr. Hollifield was admitted to Christian Care of Unicoi County following several months of progressive functional decline and an episode of acute respiratory failure. Mr. Hollifield also had recent pneumonia, which left him significantly weakened, decreased his endurance, and required assistance with daily activities.

Upon admission, an individualized care plan was developed by our Interdisciplinary Team. Respiratory therapy focused on improving his breathing, airway clearance, oxygen management, and overall respiratory endurance. At the same time, physical and occupational therapy worked to rebuild his strength, mobility, balance and independence with daily tasks.

Through determination, hard work, and the support of our dedicated Rehabilitation Team, Mr. Hollifield made steady progress throughout his stay. His respiratory status improved, his endurance increased, and he regained the strength and confidence needed to perform daily activities more independently.

Thanks to Mr. Hollifield's commitment and the efforts of respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, nursing and the entire Care Team, he achieved his therapy goals and was able to safely discharge home with an improved quality of life.

Everyone here at Christian Care of Unicoi is proud to have been part of Mr. Hollifield's recovery journey and wishes him continued health and success.

Everyone enjoyed themselves at our 4th of July Cookout!

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Ms. Pearl Peterson 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 back to her home, Ms. Peterson quickly established consistent efforts to improve function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical and Occupational Therapy. Ms. Peterson focused on enhancing stability and strength with tasks directed for the improvement of muscle endurance, strength, and dynamic stability. With a helping hand of each therapist, Ms. Peterson'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, walk with improved gait pattern and muscle endurance. 

With the completion of therapy, Ms. Peterson demonstrated overwhelming excitement for the chance to return home. She states upon completion of therapy that therapy was very enjoyable, and she felt like that she made strides with each visit. She continues to thank each staff member for their contributions to her begin able to go home.

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

Our residents and staff had a great time during National Skilled Nursing Care (Nursing Home) Week! 

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Mrs. Donna Atkins 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. Atkins began therapy with her mind on returning home. When asked about her goals at the beginning of therapy, Mrs. Atkins states that she wants to improve muscle endurance, balance, mobility, and balance during functional tasks. Mrs. Atkins displayed determination which allowed her to improve and advance in functional tasks that challenged the stability and mobility of Mrs. Atkins during activities of daily living. Driving her continued success was the will to go home better than when she left. 

With the completion of therapy, Mrs. Atkins exhibited exuberance for the opportunity to return home. She states that she enjoyed therapy, and it helped her improve her balance and ability to do “daily tasks”, but she is even more excited to go home. By the end of her stay, Mrs. Atkin's determination helped her to go home with improved strength and mobility. 

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

Ms. Peggy Hardin 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. 

Ms. Hardin pursued goals in therapy that included improvements in strength for dynamic stability during activities of daily living, upper and lower extremity muscle endurance for walking increased distances, and balance for the progression of activity tolerance. With the Clinical Team tailoring exercise activities towards Ms. Hardin's goals, she quickly demonstrated advancements in dynamic stability, walking distance, and activity tolerance. Driving her success in therapy was her increasing will to go home

With the completion of therapy, Ms. Hardin exhibited exuberance for the opportunity to return home. She states that she enjoyed therapy, and it helped her improve her balance and ability to do “daily tasks”, but she is even more excited to go home. Ms. Hardin was a joyful patient that even when therapy was hard, always kept a smile and a joke going. By the end of her stay, Ms. Hardin determination to go home, led her to her ultimate goal, home. 

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