April 1, 2025
Mr. Harold Fender chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in mobility and balance. Upon admission, he was having difficulty with aspects of his overall functional mobility, impacting his ability to return home.
Mr. Fender worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, Speech and Respiratory Therapy with determination to return home. He stated, “I have loved every minute of being here. Therapy has been great and getting to know you all. You make getting better fun. But I sure am going to miss that bike (the Nustep).” We all enjoyed working with Mr. Fender as well!
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation!
March 25, 2025
Mr. Jerry Trent chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in mobility and balance. Upon admission, he was having difficulty with aspects of his overall functional mobility, impacting his ability to return home.
Mr. Trent worked hard daily participating in Physical and Occupational Therapy with determination to return home. He stated, “This has been really enjoyable and a great place to recover. I am glad to be going home. Thank you all so much.”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
March 19, 2025
Mr. Lawrence Collins chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in gait and functional mobility. Upon admission, he was having difficulty with aspects of his overall functional mobility, impacting his ability to return home.
Mr. Collins worked hard daily participating in Physical and Occupational Therapy with determination to return home. He stated, “I will be always grateful for everyone’s care, therapy for getting me back on my feet, and the friendships made along the way. I have enjoyed being here but I am ready to be back at home.”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
March 5, 2025
Ms. Barbara Serral chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in functional mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her activities of daily living and mobility.
Ms. Serral worked hard daily participating in Physical and Occupational Therapy with determination to return home. She stated, “Thank you for all of your help, motivation, and smiling faces that helped me get better.”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
March 4, 2025
Diane Gibson’s photo won The Greeneville Sun’s Senior Moment Photo Contest sponsored by Durham-Hensley!
February 19, 2025
Ms. Mary Lawson chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in overall functional mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her activities of daily living and balance, impacting her ability to return home.
Ms. Lawson worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational and Respiratory Therapy with determination to return home. She stated, “It makes me sad to be leaving you all, but I am happy to be going home. I couldn’t be back to myself without you all’s help.”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
February 13, 2025
Click image to the left to enter your fun photos in The Greeneville Sun Newspaper's Senior Moments Photo Contest sponsored by Durham-Hensley. You could win a $50 Gift Card! Contest ends TOMORROW, Friday, February 14th at 5pm Eastern time. (Link opens in new Tab.)
February 13, 2025
Ms. Diana Ottinger chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in gait and functional mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her activities of daily living and balance, impacting her ability to return home.
Ms. Ottinger worked hard daily participating in Physical and Occupational Therapy with determination to return home. She stated, “I am so happy to be going home with everyone’s help I received while I was here. I can’t wait to sit in my recliner and watch TV with my husband. Thank you all for everything you got me through.”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
February 6, 2025
Please welcome Chasity Greer as our Assistant Director of Nursing!
She is an RN with 9 years’ experience in long-term care and skilled nursing. For as long as she can remember, caring for others has been her passion.
The opportunity to provide quality care and compassion to those who cannot care for themselves is one of the greatest blessings of her life.
February 4, 2025
Ms. Sharon Shipley chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in gait and functional mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her activities of daily living and balance, impacting her ability to return home.
Ms. Shipley worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy with determination to return home. She stated, “You have all been so good to me. I appreciate the care and compassion I received during my time here. Thank you all so much.”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
January 30, 2025
Ms. Jeanette Cox chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her activities of daily living and functional mobility, impacting her ability to return home.
Ms. Cox worked hard daily participating in Physical and Occupational Therapy with determination to return home. She stated, “To say it’s been fun isn’t right, but I’m thankful to be going home and to met all you wonderful people along the way. Thank you for all of your help and care.”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
January 28, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome Chesney Tipton to Durham as our licensed Cosmetologist!
Chesney has been transforming hair and creating beautiful styles since 2023. She brings not only her expertise but also a heart full of compassion, making every Resident feel cared for and confident.
We know she will be a wonderful asset to our community, and we’re excited for her to share her talent and kindness with everyone she meets.
Join us in giving Chesney a warm welcome—our Residents are in great hands!
January 28, 2025
Ms. Martha Blake chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her activities of daily living and functional mobility, impacting her ability to return home.
Ms. Blake worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy with determination to return home. She stated, “I am happy to be going home but this has been good too. Thank you all so much for getting me back up and going.”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
January 17, 2025
Ms. Bea Jordan chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in a decline in mobility. Upon admission, she was having difficulty with aspects of her gait and balance and her activities of daily living, impacting her ability to return home independently.
Ms. Jordan worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy and was determined to return home. She stated, “I am going to miss you all so much. Everyone has become like my family here. I wasn’t here for a long time, but my heart has become so attached to everyone which has made it easier to be here but harder to leave. Thank you all so much!”
We are proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
January 16, 2025
Please join us in welcoming our new Chaplain, Mr. Luther Bailey.
January 10, 2025
Mr. Jerry Norton chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in an overall decline in function. Upon admission, he was having difficulty with all aspects of functional mobility and activities of daily living.
Mr. Norton worked hard daily participating in Physical and Occupational Therapy and was determined to return home. He stated, “I enjoyed my time here with you all and thank you for getting me back home. I sure have missed it.”
We are so proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.
December 18, 2024
2024 Commitment to Caring Award Recipient Sarah Mayhew, LPN.
Durham-Hensley Health & Rehab was asked to nominate employees that continually demonstrate a “Commitment to Caring”. These employees were nominated based upon the criteria of:
- Relating well to residents, families, visitors, staff, and supervisors; respecting resident’s rights;
- Consistently performing beyond basic job requirements; promoting safety in the workplace;
- Striving to maintain personal and professional growth through in-services or external educational opportunities;
- Maintaining a positive “can-do” attitude;
- Having dependable attendance; participating in company sponsored events;
- Participating as a team player;
- And overall continually demonstrating the “Commitment to Caring” philosophy.
Sarah has worked at Durham-Hensley for four years and in healthcare fifteen years. She continually shows a “Commitment to Caring” by helping each person to be comfortable providing them with ice, a blanket and helping them to the restroom - not just administering medications.
She stated that her motivation is just being a Nurse. She enjoys making others feel heard and feel better.
Sarah shared that she likes working at Durham-Hensley because it’s a small Facility and her co-workers are like family.
When asked what her most memorable experience has been, she mentioned that a Resident once told her that they were glad to see her working.
December 13, 2024
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Durham!
For the past few weeks, the Residents have been busy making ornaments for the Christmas tree in the Therapy Department. They have created candy canes, reindeer, snowflakes and painted wooden ornaments.
After all the ornaments were ready for the tree, the Residents helped decorate the tree as well. These ladies enjoyed their time together and we are glad they help get our tree ready for Santa!!
December 5, 2024
Mr. Gerald Behrens chose Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation following hospitalization resulting in an overall decline in function. Upon admission, he was having difficulty with all aspects of mobility and activities of daily living.
Mr. Behrens worked hard daily participating in Physical, Occupational, Speech and Respiratory Therapy and was determined to return home. He is now able to walk and return home. He states, “I had a nice stop in Tennessee and being here for rehab made being displaced from the hurricane much better. I have met some incredible people during my journey and will always remember how much everyone helped me and was so compassionate. Thank you all for being so caring. I am ready to go home to the Florida sun!”
We are so proud of your accomplishments, hard work, and dedication! Thank you for choosing Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation.