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

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

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