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Top 5 Reasons Nursing Facilities Beat Leaving Alone
Daily fitness regimens, nutritious home-cooked meals, and social support. As a loved one ages, decisions have to be made that impact their living situations. While many elders want to maintain a sense of independence by living at home, there are studies that show that...
Balancing Support & Independence in Senior Care
As your aging loved one under your care starts to get older, they will require more assistance. While it is important to provide the support they need, it is also vital for elders to maintain as much independence as possible. Aging adults want to live as independently...
COVID-19 Notice
Based upon recommendations we have received from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and for the safety and protection of our residents, we are asking that there be no...
January Employee of the Month: Morgan Mounts
At the end of the month, Jefferson Park at Dandridge likes to recognize one of our team members for their outstanding work. For the month of January, our Employee of the Month is Morgan Mounts! Morgan is a CNA and Schedule Coordinator, and she has been working with us...
I’m Still Me: David Smith
David “Cleve” Smith was born and raised in Jefferson City, TN, and he has achieved a lot in his 87 years of life. David grew up on a farm with his father, Orie Lincoln, and his mother, Bernice Bible. His favorite memory growing up was sneaking out of bed at night and...
8 Fun Things to Do with Grandkids When They Visit
Residents living in long-term care facilities love visits from their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. However, nursing homes can sometimes be a bit intimidating for young children. To make these visits more fun for both children and residents, here is a list of...
Differences between Skilled Nursing Care & Assisted Living
If you have recently begun the search for finding a safe and nurturing living arrangement for an elder, you may not know where to begin. Many individuals begin with "nursing homes near me" only to find that there are multiple levels of care associated with living...
Clues Your Aging Parent Needs Help
Most of us have a difficult time admitting when we need help. This is especially true when it comes to asking for help from our children when we get older because we want to appear strong. However, needing help is nothing to be ashamed of. If you have an aging parent...
I’m Still Me: Robert “Bob” Louis Mynatt
When asked the best advice he could give, Robert Mynatt says “Stay in touch with the Lord.” This is sound advice from a man who has lived a long, well-traveled life. Robert was born April 14, 1927, in Knox County, Tennessee, to William Tell and Sarah...
October Employee of the Month: Sherrie Johnson, Housekeeping
Jefferson Park at Dandridge would be nothing without our employees. Our team strives everyday to help make our facility the best it can be! At the end of every month, we like to highlight one team member as the employee of the month. For the month of October, our...
Thankful for Our Veterans
Here at Jefferson Park at Dandridge, twelve of our residents are United States veterans. This Veterans Day, we would like to say thank you to each one and recognize them for their tremendous service and dedication to our country. We appreciate all that they have done...
Jefferson Park at Dandridge Named 3rd Best Nursing Home in Tennessee by Newsweek Magazine
Jefferson Park at Dandridge has been recognized as the 3rd Best Nursing Home in the state of Tennessee on Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2020 list. Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2020 recognizes nursing homes that stand out in their dedication to providing excellent...