Success Stories & More

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!

Mrs. Linda Sliger 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, Mrs. Sliger quickly made consistent efforts to improve function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical and Occupational Therapy. Mrs. Sliger 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, Mrs. Sliger'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, Mrs. Sliger demonstrated overwhelming excitement for the chance to return home. She states upon completion of therapy, that therapy was the best she has ever had.” She continues to state that she really enjoyed coming down to the gym each day even when it was hard and is appreciative for continued pushing to get better.”

In the end, Mrs. Sliger 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!

Congratulations to Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for receiving continued 

Joint Commission Accreditation!

This accreditation is the gold standard for healthcare. Less than 7 percent of skilled nursing homes in the US achieve this accreditation. Joint Commission is the same organization that recognizes quality services in hospitals such as Vanderbilt, Duke, John Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, etc.

Congratulations to Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for receiving continued 

Joint Commission Accreditation!

This accreditation is the gold standard for healthcare. Less than 7 percent of skilled nursing homes in the US achieve this accreditation. Joint Commission is the same organization that recognizes quality services in hospitals such as Vanderbilt, Duke, John Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, etc.

Mrs. Betty Bryant 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. Bryant 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. Bryant'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, Mrs. Bryant 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. Bryant'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. Wendell Masters was admitted to Christian Care of Unicoi County for rehabilitation following a complex medical course that included bilateral lower extremity cellulitis, acute kidney failure, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, and a history of smoking.

Upon admission, Mr. Masters presented with significant muscle weakness and required supplemental oxygen to maintain adequate oxygen saturation.

Throughout Wendell's stay, respiratory care played a key role in his recovery. Care included close monitoring of his respiratory status, oxygen therapy management, patient education, and collaboration with nursing and therapy services to support overall rehabilitation goals.

Consistent assessment and gradual titration of oxygen support led to Mr. Masters steady improvement in respiratory function and endurance. As strength and mobility increased, oxygen requirements decreased. Prior to discharge, he was successfully weaned off supplemental oxygen and maintained stable oxygen saturation on room air.

Wendell's outcome reflects the effectiveness of coordinated interdisciplinary care and highlights the impact of respiratory therapy in improving patient independence and quality of life. He was discharged home without needing oxygen, demonstrating significant clinical progress from admission.

Wendell, we are so proud of your efforts, and dedication to getting better. Thank You for choosing Christian Care of Unicoi County!

Our Easter Celebration included prayer and scripture, wonderful food and two special visitors - The Easter Bunny and our new friend, Rudy the Lamb. The party was enjoyed by all who attended. Our most wonderful gift...He arose!

Mrs. Aldebaran Bird 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. Bird 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. Bird's goals, she quickly demonstrated advancements in dynamic stability, walking distance, and activity tolerance. Driving her success in therapy was her increasing drive to go home.

With the completion of therapy, Mrs. Bird exhibited exuberance for the opportunity to return home. She states that she enjoyed therapy and that she was happy she was able to set a goal out and accomplish it. Aldebaran Bird was a diligent, work-driven patient that brought a sense of wanting to understand and perform each day. By the end of her stay, Mrs. Bird's resoluteness 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!

Mrs. Hazel Webb 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. Webb 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. Webb'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, Mrs. Webb exhibited exuberance for the opportunity to return home. She states that she enjoyed therapy and that her overall stay at Christian Care Center of Unicoi was great. She continues to state that outside of therapy her favorite activities were Bible Study and playing BINGO. By the end of her stay, Mrs. Webb's resoluteness 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!

Ms. Minty Adkins was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate and participated in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

Ms. Adkin's goal required increased emphasis on balance and stability during therapy sessions due to decreased stability and mobility that hindered safe independence during the performance of daily tasks. She was able to participate in Physical Therapy services to improve safety during independent tasks, mobility, and stability during the performance of functional activities. Each session Ms. Adkins demonstrated improvements in balance and mobility in order to safely perform independent activities of daily living. With dedication, resoluteness, and a great attitude towards each session, Ms. Adkins excelled in all tasks which improve dynamic stability during functional tasks.

With the completion of therapy, Ms. Adkins exhibited thankfulness for her improved ability to do functional tasks without loss of balance. She continues to state that she had good experience with receiving therapy as well as with all her caretakers (nursing staff). She solemnly states that she will miss everyone that has helped her.

As Ms. Adkins demonstrated improved safety as she was able to graduate therapy with a smile and improved balance. We want to thank her for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for his Rehabilitation and we are proud of the progress you made!

Mrs. Wanda Fannon 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. Fannon 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, Speech, and Occupational therapy. Mrs. Fannon's 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. Fannon flourished with continued improvements in the ability to complete daily tasks, facilitating the accomplishments of her goals. 

With the completion of therapy, Mrs. Fannon demonstrated excitement for not only going home but her successful completion of therapy. She states that she enjoyed every part of 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!

Mr. Curtis Peake 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. Peake 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 Mr. Peakes' goals, he demonstrated sequential advancements in dynamic stability, walking distance, and activity tolerance. Driving his success in therapy was his increasing want to return to home. 

With the completion of therapy, Mr. Peake exhibited excitement for his improved ability to do functional tasks. He states that he enjoyed therapy, and it helped him improve his functional mobility to do “daily tasks”. By the end of his therapy, Mr. Peake stood tall and happy, thanking therapy and all Nursing Staff for his enjoyable stay. He continued lighthearted personality brightened each therapy session as he glowed about how he was treated 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!