Enjoy summertime fun in the sun safely

Ah, summertime. It’s a great time to get outdoors and enjoy all the warm weather activities that make this time of year so appealing. At Hillcrest Healthcare, we love to create fun experiences to get our patients and residents outside. We enjoy our time together while ensuring that we take precautions to keep everyone safe. Since July is UV Safety … Read More

Celebrating our wonderful CNA team

Certified Nursing Assistants, or CNAs, work directly with patients and nurses and have a wide range of responsibilities to assist with care. During National Nursing Assistants Week on June 17-24, we took several opportunities to celebrate our dedicated and hardworking CNAs with some food and fun. “Hillcrest Healthcare CNAs provide the most intimate of care and do so with a … Read More

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month means so much to us

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month aimed at raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Hillcrest Healthcare provides compassionate care, including memory care services, to all of our patients, many of whom are among the 50 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. We are committed to helping save memories by raising funds and … Read More

Compassion personified: National Nurses Week

Hillcrest Healthcare’s highly trained and dedicated staff provides person-centered care, respecting and celebrating the lives of those we serve. Since the beginning of the pandemic, our CNAs and nurses have become more than just caregivers – they are the lifelines for residents – and they’ve stepped up and leaned in to rise to the challenges. “Our nursing staff has served … Read More

Occupational Therapy Month: Insight from an occupational therapist

Hillcrest Healthcare offers a comprehensive portfolio of services and therapies. Skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care require a wide array of expertise. Our clinical associates, experts and partners provide excellent therapies and services – many of which are specialized to the needs of our patients. Since April is Occupational Therapy Month, we wanted to highlight the great work of our … Read More

Spring brings fun, carrot cake and … unicorns!

Spring is a time of renewed hope. Our spirits seem to rise with the temperatures as our little slice of East Tennessee comes to life in full color. At Hillcrest Healthcare, we understand that engagement leads to better outcomes, so our staff is dedicated to finding creative ways to spread joy and have fun. This year, Easter did not disappoint. … Read More

Hillcrest Healthcare management moves in-house

As we anticipate future growth and optimistically prepare for loosened pandemic restrictions, our management is working hard behind the scenes to position Hillcrest Healthcare for success. We are happy to announce we have reached the next step in this process: We are moving to in-house management of all clinical and operational functions. The change will allow greater flexibility and agility, … Read More

Hillcrest Healthcare leadership shines in the industry

At Hillcrest Healthcare, our leaders serve the community through philanthropy and high-quality, compassionate care. They assemble highly trained and dedicated staff members to provide personalized skilled nursing, rehabilitation services and extended care. In addition to showing our staff and patients that everyone matters every day, we strive to be leaders in our communities and provide our expertise for the benefit … Read More

Food! Hillcrest Healthcare favorite recipes

At Hillcrest Healthcare, we take pride in providing delicious and nutritious meals to our patients and residents. We offer high-quality meals, drinks and snacks with variety and personal service – all overseen by our professional registered dietitian team. Among our collection of menus and recipes, there are some “fan favorites” that are loved and repeatedly requested. Since food brings more … Read More