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A Monthly Publication of Superior Care Home Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
June 2014
National Nursing Assistants Week
The 37th annual National Nursing Assistants’ Week, coming up June 12-19
this year, provides us the opportunity thank all of our nursing assistants here
at Superior Care Home. When one of our residents presses his or her call
button for assistance, a nurse aide will answer the call. Most of the time the
nurse aide will know what that particular resident needs, because they know
each of our residents that well.
Nurse aides are the people who provide personal care to our residents 24/7.
Their job is not the kind of job many people could do. It requires caring,
patience, and a real love for the people they serve. We are proud of all of our
nurse aides and the great job they do.
This year’s Nursing Assistants Week theme is “Nursing Assistants are at the Heart of Caring.” Interactions with our
residents and their families are central to caring. We are proud of the women and men who chose to be a part of the
Superior Care Home nursing staff. We are so thankful for each and every one of our nurses all year-round, but especially
applaud them during National Nursing Assistants Week.
Thank you to all of our “Superior” Nursing Assistants!
Mary Aiken
Tisha Aydelott-Pearl
Cori-Yalla Ayers-Jackson
Deann Ballard
Cortnie Ballard
Josh Beith
Victoria Bohde
Amber Bowman
Kasie Clark
Laurisha Connor
Paige Cunningham
Peyton Darnell
Ms. Lindsey & Tish Aydelott-Pearl
Jennifer Duncan
Tiffany Ellison
Shakeetha Ferguson
Wanda Flournoy
Ashley Gordon
Kristin Hage
Charlotte Harrington
Raiona Henderson
Daphne Hernandez
Hooper
Dianna Houser
Gabriela Hurtado
Ms. Kester & Mary Aiken
Megan Lyles
Mary McClure
Logan McGregor
Teresa Nance
Skylar Patterson
Sherry Peck
Heather Perry
Trystyn Powell
Regina Price
Eliza Purcell
Misty Raney
Toni Rice
Ms. Thompson & Teresa Nance
Anna Riddle
Donovan Riley
Natle’ Roach
Tina Rodriquez
Amanda Rowell
Joy Smith
Amber Strawser
Lyndsey Taylor
Cierra Wagner
Haley Watkins
Dawn West
Cheryl Williams
Cheryl Williams, Ms. Huss, & Tiffany Ellison
Testimonials
from Superior Friends
“The staff at Superior Care is
beyond amazing. God is at work
here- whether that’s through the
smiles, the pats on the back, or
the jokes and giggles. Everyone
here will always be in our hearts.
The facility is clean, efficient, and
fabulous! We cannot begin to tell
the entire staff how much they’ve
done to help us. The staff is
definitely under God’s umbrella.
If there’s a time you’re looking
for a place for your loved one,
contact Superior Care first. The
care here is excellent- We
don’t have one single negative
thing to say.”
Superior Spring Banquet
On May 14, 2014, Superior Care Home hosted our annual Spring Banquet, coinciding
with National Nursing Home Week. This year’s theme, as decided by the American
Health Care Association was “Living the ALOHA Spirit.” So, we celebrated with a
luau! Residents and their family members were invited to attend the tropical-themed
banquet, where they were served a special theme dinner prepared by our Executive
Chef Jason Ison and the dietary department of Hawaiian pulled pork, sweet rice, fresh
vegetables, and miniature pineapple upside down cakes. If you would like a copy of
your family photo that was taken at the banquet, please call or email our Marketing
Director, Leigh Ann Renfro, at (270) 442-6884 or lrenfro@superiorcarehome.com.
Delores French, wife of discharged
short-term rehab resident
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Paducah
Cooperative
Ministry
Food Pantry Item
for June is
Top Left: Mr. Bill Page and family
Bottom Left: Ms. Bernice Huss and family
Top Right: Ms. Rupayne Akin and family
Bottom Right: Mr. Louise McIntire-Tune and family
Superior Good Cause
Superior Care Home proudly supports the Paducah Cooperative
Ministry (PCM). Each month, we collect food items which are
distributed by PCM to McCracken County senior citizens in
need. PCM provides at-risk seniors with daily meal deliveries
for a period of up to six weeks through the Emergency Mealson-Wheels Program.
Saltine Crackers
Any food pantry item is
accepted with gratitude.
Please place donations in the
basket by the front door.
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Our goal for 2014 is 5,000 food items donated to PCM. At this
point, with almost half the year complete, we are well past the
halfway point to our goal. If you would like to join us in
supporting PCM, please drop off any non-perishable food items
in the blue bins by the front door of Superior Care. This month’s
item is Saltine Crackers, which PCM especially needs at the
moment.
Superior Success Story: Betty Dalton
“Any time you come in in an ambulance and
can walk out one month later, I’d say that’s a
success,” said Ms. Betty Dalton (pictured on
the right).
In Ms. Dalton’s case, it’s the truth. In her one
month spent at Superior Care Home, she’s
improved significantly - in all aspects of her
health. She admitted to Superior after a five
day hospital stay due to a torn quadricep
muscle and a variety of other health issues that
left her weak and in a high amount of pain.
She is now 100% pain free and is planning to
discharge to go back home with her family
soon.
She has particularly enjoyed her time in
therapy and getting to know all of the
therapists. Her fellow residents even formed a
cheering section to root her on along the way.
She believes that she would not be where she
is today without everyone’s help and positive
encouragement. When she admitted, her quad
muscle hurt to the touch and she could barely
get out of bed. Fast forward four weeks later,
and she can be seen walking around the halls of Superior Care without the help and
assistance that she once needed.
“My favorite part has been the sense of family and home here,” Ms. Dalton said.
“I’ve felt like I’ve belonged the second that I walked through the door. Superior has
made both me and my family feel welcome every day. I want to thank Superior Care
for being there when I needed them the most. They’ve taken care of me in every
aspect of healthcare.”
Superior Spotlight
Why I like LIVING
at Superior Care
Why I like WORKING
at Superior Care
“Superior is my
home. I have
always been
treated right. I
really like my
roommate - we
get along very
well. I also really like all the
nurses, nurse aides, and everyone
that works here.”
“My favorite
part of my job
is interacting
with the
residents every
day. I enjoy
making their
day and making them laugh. As long
as you can get a smile, that’s
wonderful.”
- Betty
Smith, resident
- Earl
Watkins, maintenance
James Fennel
Melvia Garland
Elsie Glandon
Sidney Herndon
Joan Hille
Lee Hodges
Violet Johnson
Wilma (Jean) Parker
Irene Peck
Florence Robertson
John Rushing
Dorothy Skinner
Mary Smith
Mary Turner
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
June Birthdays
Martha Barker
Elizabeth Hook
Dr. Glenn Noss
Wilma “Jean” Parker
Mary Watson
In Loving Memory
Laverne Grooms
Mary Holland
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Superior Employee of the Month
Barbara Gardner, RN, Admissions Nurse
Superior Care Home
Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center
3100 Clay Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 270 442-6884
Fax: 270 442-3296
Administrator/Owner
Helen Sims
Barbara Gardner works mostly “behind the scenes” here
at Superior Care Home - but she plays a crucial part in
admitting in each of our new residents. Barbara is our
Admissions Nurse who makes sure each new resident’s
needs are met- from their medications to their therapy
treatment. She is critical in helping new residents get
comfortable in their new environment.
Her favorite part of her job is getting to spend time and
meet each new resident and their family and make sure
they get settled in and that the staff understands their
unique needs. Another favorite part of her job is getting
to see “success stories” unfold by witnessing a resident’s
improvement during their short-term rehabilitation stay. It makes her happy to
see the great progress that is made on their journey to return home, back to their
normal lifestyle.
Barbara describes herself as a team player. She enjoys working together with all of
the staff members to make sure each admission is successful. She is a graduate of
Murray State and enjoys spending time with her two kids and five grandchildren.
Please join me in congratulating Barbara as our May Employee of the Month. Her
compassion for the residents and her co-workers, as well as the energy she brings
into caring for them, make Barbara a “Superior” employee.
Management & Finance
Mike Sims
Assistant Administrator
Tonya Sensing
Director of Nursing
Doralyn Warren, RN
Business Office Manager
Nancy Ray
Human Resources Generalist
Rachel English
Admissions Coordinator
Stephanie Mix, LPN
Jennifer Myers
Family photos from the Spring Banquet are available. Many of the photos have already
been featured on our Facebook page. To order your family print, please contact our
Marketing Director Leigh Ann Renfro by emailing her at lrenfro@superiorcarehome.com
(be sure to mention the resident’s name in the email) or call (270) 442-6884. Prints are $5
each, with all proceeds going to the Resident Council.
Activity Director
Erica Fondaw
Registered Dietitian
Ashley Durgin, RD, LD
Dietary Manager
Congratulations New Hires
Judy Sledd
Marketing Director
Leigh Ann Renfro
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Superior News & Notes
Spring Banquet Family Photos
Social Services Director
The Paducah Sun
Helen Sims, Administrator/Owner
Superior is pleased to add the following
employees this past month:
Kelly Colwell, Sous Chef
Amber Constantine, Housekeeping
Nichole Dripps, Dietary Aide
Jennifer Duncan, SRNA
Veronica Frair, Housekeeping
Greta Jones, Laundry
Tina Lindsey, Housekeeping
Nancy Parish, Medical Records Clerk
Heather Perry, SRNA
Toni Rice, SRNA
Samantha Roberson, LPN
Donna Stokes, Housekeeping
Chef Jason Featured Online
Superior Care Home’s
new Executive Chef Jason
Ison was recently featured
on the popular Paducah
special content and events
website, iList Paducah.
iList offers one central city calendar for
Paducah and our surrounding areas and is
open to all and easy to access. They also
specialize in entertainment content - such
as the “iMeet” section where Jason was
featured. To learn more about Jason, read
his feature by visiting their website:
www.ilistpaducah.com and click on the
“iMeet” tab on the right hand side.