Success Stories & More

Sarah Stewart chose Ivy Hall following a hospitalization resulting in a decline in balance, strength, and mobility. She was very motivated and worked hard each day with Physical and Occupational Therapy to regain her function related to walking and performing her activities of daily living safely and independently. 

She loves to cook and after returning home she made several desserts and brought them to Ivy Hall for the staff to enjoy. Sarah stated, “Everyone was wonderful at Ivy Hall and I really appreciate all that was done for me to help me get back home safely.” Congratulations Sarah Stewart!

Barbara Taylor chose Ivy Hall for her rehabilitation and nursing needs after a recent hospitalization. She had fallen at home and suffered a fracture and had to have surgery to repair her broken hip. Ms. Taylor was unable to return home and needed intensive therapy.  

At admission to Ivy Hall, she required full assistance of one person for all mobility and activities of daily living. She was also at high risk for falls. Ms. Taylor was motivated to get back home with family and she worked hard with therapy each day. She regained her ability to walk and perform all her mobility and activities of daily living with supervision.  

Ms. Taylor was very excited to get back home with her son and granddaughter for a few weeks and plans to return to her home when she is able.  Congratulations Barbara Taylor!

Ruby McCorkle recently completed her skilled therapy at Ivy Hall. She calls Ivy Hall her home and when she was hospitalized for a sudden illness, she came back to the facility weaker and unable to complete tasks she was able to before. Ruby required assistance of two people for transfers and was not able to walk due to lower extremity weakness. 

She participated in Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy daily for several weeks. Her progress was exceptional, and she is now able to walk several hundred feet with close supervision.

Ruby is now participating in restorative nursing daily for walking and activities of daily living to maintain all the gains she accomplished in therapy. Just like her name implies, Ruby is a precious gem and we are so proud of her.

Pastor Stout came to Ivy Hall in a weakened state following a hospital stay. He received Respiratory Therapy for pulmonary and breathing issues along with Physical and Occupational Therapy each day.  

He was able to regain his ability to perform activities of daily living and walk with a walker.  At discharge, he was able to return home with family. Pastor Stout said, “I love it here but I am so happy to get home”. 

Congratulations Pastor Bobby Stout on completing rehab at Ivy Hall Nursing Home!

Thank you Carter County and the readers of The Elizabethton Star Newspaper! We have been voted the Best Nursing Home for 2024! 

Mr. Martin Hoover recently graduated from rehab at Ivy Hall Nursing Home and was able to return home with his wife at discharge. He came to Ivy Hall after having a fall and fracturing his hip. He had surgery to repair the fracture and needed more assistance than his wife could provide in the home. 

His goal upon admission was to be able to walk and go home. He received Physical and Occupational Therapy daily and worked very hard and progressed quickly through the rehab program. Mr. Hoover said that he was treated very well at Ivy Hall and was impressed with the caring staff. 

Congratulations to Mr. Martin Hoover.

Mrs. Harietta Waycaster came to Ivy Hall after a fall at home resulting in a fracture. She received Physical and Occupational Therapy daily with a focus on relieving her pain and increasing her mobility. 

Upon admission, she needed two staff members to assist her with all mobility. She quickly progressed and within a few days, she only needed one person to assist. At discharge, she was mobile with a walker and independent. 

She came back last week for a visit and was using a cane to walk. She is back to driving and doing all her shopping and errands independently. Congratulations Harietta!

Michael Gass recently graduated from Ivy Hall Rehab program. He came to Ivy Hall due to a fall and fracture and had some comorbidities that made it more difficult to recover and would require more intensive therapy, so he decided to come to a skilled nursing facility.  

He received Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy daily and progressed quickly and made it home in time to celebrate the holidays with family. He said he had a wonderful experience at Ivy Hall and all the employees were exceptional. Congratulations Mike!

Michael McCloud came to Ivy Hall for rehab following a neurologic incident causing weakness on one side of his body and putting him at high risk for falls. He was previously independent in his home and it was important for him to be able to function at a safe and independent level in order to be safe in the home environment. 

He was evaluated by Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy to determine areas he needed to focus on as far a fall risk, balance, strength, and activities of daily living. An individualized program was designed for his specific needs and area of weaknesses.  

Michael was motivated and worked very hard. He was able to return home quickly and continue his therapy with home health.