Everyone Matters Week ushers in renewed focus on culture

Our mantra bears repeating: At Hillcrest Healthcare, Everyone Matters. During Everyone Matters Week held Sept. 23-27, 2024, our teams and residents celebrated with special events with a renewed focus on culture. We had theme days, meals, special homemade surprises from residents and more. The week kicked off with Superhero Day, celebrating team members at our three Knoxville communities, including their … Read More

Therapy animals bring joy to Hillcrest Healthcare communities

Creating experiences that enrich and engage the residents in our three Hillcrest Healthcare communities is central to our overall well-being philosophy. Plus, we like to have fun! Our activity directors certainly know how to bring the fun and maintain a schedule that overflows with activities big and small. “We make sure that residents have meaningful activities, and my highest priority … Read More

Volunteers make a difference: Allen Marler

Hillcrest Healthcare welcomes individuals, families and groups to volunteer at our three communities. Our volunteers are wonderful and provide so much encouragement and joy to our residents. We appreciate their dedication to helping others. Allen Marler volunteers weekly at both Beverly Park Place and Island Home, conducting church services on the weekend. “I joined Valley View Baptist Church in January … Read More

Volunteers make a difference: Kathy Reed

Hillcrest Healthcare welcomes individuals, families and groups to volunteer at our three communities. We want to share a little peek behind the scenes at some of our volunteers and their work to express our gratitude for their dedication and perhaps spark an interest in others who may be looking for service opportunities. Kathy Reed started volunteering at the Island Home … Read More

Social Workers are advocates, partners and friends

March is Social Work Month when we celebrate and recognize the great individuals who work in the profession. Hillcrest Healthcare’s three communities each have social services staff who go above and beyond to assist the patients and residents.

Congratulations to director of nursing of the year Ellen Lamkey

Ellen Lamkey, director of nursing at Hillcrest Healthcare’s Island Home community, has been named director of nursing of the year by the Tennessee Directors of Nursing Association (TDONA), an affiliate organization of Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA). “Ellen is passionate about her job, managing with skill and grace and creating an environment of quality, compassionate care for the patients and … Read More