Wolfe County HRC residents observed National Quilting Day on Saturday by banding together to make their own quilts. Lots of the residents wanted to make their quilts very colorful to celebrate Spring. National Quilting Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in March. On this day, people from around the country create quilts, teach…
Wolfe County Health and Rehab Resident Martha King, Administrator Amy Prater along with the facility’s Ombudsman Sheila Cornett, presented at KRADD Elder Abuse Awareness Conference in Hazard. Martha King talked about her life with her husband at Wolfe County. Lee Elam our Beautician was presented with an award for going ‘Above and Beyond’ in her…
You’re never too old to pass out Valentine’s cards, candy, balloons and flowers when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Residents and staff made certain that love was in the air. Residents helped decorate the facility for the special occasion. Red and pink-colored decorations were everywhere, stuffed animals seemed to outnumber the people who reside there…
It was a snow day at Wolfe County HRC. All of the residents gathered by the windows of the facility and watched as the beautiful white snow covered the property. All of them marveled at the scenery and was thankful that they were warm and inside. It was a sight you’d expect to see on…
As musician Shefton Kash’s played Christmas carols on his guitar in the dining hall, joy and laughter from the Wolfe County HRC filled the facility. It was their Annual Employee Christmas Party and one that the staff would cherish for years to come. With gifts under the beautiful Christmas tree serving as a wonderful backdrop…
There’s a new king of Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center: Tribute Artist Terry Turner. The Alabama native, known for his uncanny Elvis impression, came to the WCHRC and although, it was 35 degrees outside but it felt like “Blue Hawaii” inside the facility. Turner, with his red rhinestone shirt, jet-black hair and sideburns that…
At the KAHCF Banquet to honor the Quality Awards of 2017, Wolfe County Health and Rehab was named the No.5 best facility in all of Kentucky. They also earned recognition with three different employees being honored as being in the top 10 of Kentucky in the categories of Caregiving, Nursing Care and Supportive Care. One…
Staff and residents always love Pizza Day at Wolfe County HRC. The dietary staff set up a terrific “buffet” of toppings and residents assemble their own personal style pizza with all of their favorite toppings. The best part? Eating the pizzas fresh out of the oven!
After decorating the pumpkins and assembling lots of treats, staff and residents enjoyed Community Trick or Treat Night at Wolfe County HRC. We were entertained by visits from pirates and pokemon and Scoobie Doo and a few ghosts and goblins too. Thanks to all the friends and family who joined in the fun!
Wolfe County Health and Rehab participated in today’s Swift Silver Mine Parade. The theme of their float was Kentucky’s 225th birthday. Props on the float included decades of Kentucky memorabilia with tobacco, coal, Ale-8 and even Colonel Sanders with some KFC. One resident even sported his old coal miner hat. Their float won first place…