by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Family Resources, Life at Jefferson Park, News, Services
We all know that exercise is at the height of importance when considering overall health and wellness. With the new addition of therapist and patient-friendly rehabilitation equipment, Jefferson Park at Dandridge is even better equipped to help treat...
by admin | Apr 10, 2018 | I'm Still Me
Frances Kraft was born in Washington, D.C. She spent majority of her life in Herndon, VA. Her father, Frank, served 22 years in the Navy, and her mother, Mary, was the only mid-wife in the Herndon area. Frances is one of 5 children, she has two...
by admin | Mar 26, 2018 | Family Resources
Making the decision to place a loved one into a senior care facility is one that individuals struggle with immensely. There’s plenty of emotions that accompany considering a move to a senior care facility to boot. When looking at the bright side, having a parent...
by admin | Mar 23, 2018 | I'm Still Me
Myrtle Reidell was born on her family farm in Pittsburg, PA in 1916 to Thomas Bailey and Anna Carolyn Major. The family farm had an apple orchard, many grape vines, horses, cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, cats, and a dog! One of Myrtle’s memories from the...
by admin | Mar 21, 2018 | I'm Still Me, Life at Jefferson Park
What if I lose my independence? What if they don’t have activities I enjoy? These may be questions your loved one is asking before moving into a care facility such as Jefferson Park. We know it’s difficult to make the choice of where to move your elder and the worry...
by admin | Mar 13, 2018 | Life at Jefferson Park, News
Starting in the fall of 2017 Jefferson County Nursing Home changed our name to Jefferson Park. With updated facilities, new programs and therapy equipment, enhanced technology, and expanded services, we wanted our new name to reflect the future of our organization....
by admin | Mar 8, 2018 | Family Resources, Life at Jefferson Park, Services
Long-term care, sometimes abbreviated LTC, focuses on the providing of services that enthusiastically promote independent living and quality of life, while still meeting an individual’s medical and non-medical goals daily. There are many forms of long-term care...
by admin | Feb 7, 2018 | Life at Jefferson Park
Jefferson Park at Dandridge, formerly Jefferson County Nursing Home, has a rich history dating back to at least 1933. The origin of our tradition of taking care of the sick and elderly began with a 283-acre farm and a building constructed as an accommodation for...
