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

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.

Summer fun at Hillcrest Healthcare communities

We tip our hats to the creative activity directors and associates at Hillcrest Healthcare’s three Knoxville communities for finding and hosting fun summer activities for our patients and residents! We know that connection and engagement improve well-being, so we offer an array of enjoyable activities that promote interaction both among patients and with the staff. Have you ever wished there … Read More

Hillcrest Healthcare’s eggcellent Easter

Easter is an important time at the three Hillcrest Healthcare communities. It comes with the hope of spring and new life and is a great way to get patients, families and associates to enjoy some good old-fashioned Easter fun. We know that connection, interaction and engagement improve the well-being of our residents, so we invest time and resources into creating … Read More

The essential activity professional

The last week of January is Activity Professionals Week, which gives us a chance to shine a light on a group of people who work daily to improve the lives of residents at long-term healthcare facilities. In our three Hillcrest Healthcare communities, activity teams work tirelessly to plan and implement activities that cater to the needs and tastes of the … Read More

The Gardens on Lake Brook: Hospice for a peaceful transition

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, aimed at raising awareness about hospice and palliative care. The terms hospice and palliative care often are used together since many of the services are common between the two. Both provide compassionate comfort care with the purpose of preventing or relieving suffering as much as possible through symptom control, pain relief and … Read More

Hillcrest thanks employees with incentive pay

Hundreds of employees across Hillcrest Healthcare’s three Knoxville communities have received incentive payments totaling more than $250,000 for their commitment and efforts during the ongoing pandemic. Hillcrest Healthcare’s leadership and board of directors created the financial incentive to honor more than 500 employees and show them appreciation in a meaningful way. Both part-time and full-time employees who have been with … Read More