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Residents’ Rights Month

October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event to honor residents living in a long-term care facilities. Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center were honored to celebrate with their residents. They were joined by Arlene Gibson, the ombudsman, Corey Chesnut with Forcht Bank, and the mayor of Barbourville, David Thompson. Mayor Thompson signed the resident right…

food: a cake that says we appreciate you

Happy Food and Nutrition Services Week

October 7 – 11 is Food and Nutrition Services Week. The residents and staff at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center would like to show their appreciation for their team. They are very lucky to have such a dedicated staff cooking the culinary masterpieces for everyone daily. Thank you for everything you do for each and…

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Learning with the Ombudsman

Staff at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center had a great time learning with the OMBUDSMAN. Employees got to experience a new outlook on dementia and the effect it has on the resident’s activities of daily living. It was an emotional and educational day for all involved.

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Visit from Barbourville High School

Residents and staff of Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center had a wonderful time with Barbourville High School JAG students and the Bus to Business project. Students got a tour of the building and were introduced to the many job opportunities that the facility has to offer. The JAG students also participated in mock interviews, demonstrations…

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Happy retirement Mrs. Kathy

Staff and residents at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center would like to wish Mrs. Kathy Sprinkles a wonderful retirement. Her last day was last week as the facilities beloved nurse aide educator. Hope you enjoy “front porch sittin’” with your morning coffee. The best of wishes to you and your family. Enjoy!