by admin | Feb 19, 2020 | I'm Still Me, Life at Jefferson Park, Resident of the Month
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...
by admin | Jan 24, 2020 | Family Resources, Life at Jefferson Park, Patient Wellness + Safety
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...
by admin | Dec 11, 2019 | Family Resources, Services
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...
by admin | Nov 21, 2019 | Family Resources, Patient Wellness + Safety
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...
by admin | Nov 13, 2019 | I'm Still Me, Life at Jefferson Park
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...
by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Employee of the Month
Jefferson Park 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 employee of the...
by admin | Nov 11, 2019 | Life at Jefferson Park, News
Here at Jefferson Park, twelve of our residents are 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 to serve our country and...
by admin | Oct 22, 2019 | Life at Jefferson Park, News
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...
by admin | May 10, 2019 | Events, News
Established in 1967 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), National Skilled Nursing Care Week, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, is a tradition celebrated the week beginning with Mother’s Day. The week provides an opportunity to recognize the role...
by admin | Oct 16, 2018 | I'm Still Me
“Always think positive, go to church, and stay very close to God,” wise words from resident, Ms. Glenda Long. Ms. Long was born in 1945 to Lottie Elsa and Leroy Walker in Jefferson County. Both parents worked very hard at running the family farm. Lottie Elsa canned...
