Christian Care Center of Unicoi County

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

Celebrating Clinical Success : Michael Garland

Mr. Michael Garland was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

Mr. Garland's goal was to return to his home with improved stability and mobility in his knee. He was able to participate in Physical and Occupational Therapy services to improve independence, mobility, and stability during the performance of daily activities. Each session, Mr. Garland demonstrated improvements in strength and mobility in order to regain independence during activities of daily living. With commitment, resoluteness, and a great attitude towards each session, Mr. Garland gained increased mobility and strength with the directed exercise activities, improving independence during functional tasks.

With the completion of therapy, Mr. Garland exhibited thankfulness for his improved ability to do functional tasks such as increased walking distances, improved independence during functional tasks and transfers. He states that he had a great experience with receiving therapy. He continues to describe his therapy sessions as very helpful contributing to his appreciation to his overall stay at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County.

As Mr. Garland continues his quest for improving function and independence, we want to thank him for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for his rehabilitation and we are proud of the progress you made!

01/23/2026

Celebrating Clinical Success : Douglas Hensley

Mr. Douglas Hensley was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

With a goal of regaining and improving function to go home, Mr. Hensley participated in Physical and Occupational Therapy services. Each session was directed for the improvement of muscle endurance, strength, and mobility in order to regain independence during activities of daily living. With dedication, determination, and a great attitude towards each session, Mr. Hensley gained increased mobility and strength with the directed exercise activities, improving independence during activities of daily living.

With the completion of therapy, Mr. Hensley exhibited thankfulness for his improved ability to do functional tasks such as increased walking distances, improved independence during functional tasks and transfers, and increased mobility in his hips. He states that he had a good experience with receiving therapy. He continues to describe his therapy sessions as very helpful contributing to an appreciation to his overall stay at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County. Mr. Hensley reports that his favorite and most enjoyable part of therapy was seeing the progression of distance he was able to walk.

As Mr. Hensley continues his quest for improving his independence, we want to thank him for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for his rehabilitation and we are elated to be a stepping-stone in his goal of going home. We are proud of the progress you made!

01/16/2026

Celebrating Clinical Success : Rocky Cochran

Mr. Rocky Cochran was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

With a goal of regaining and improving function, Mr. Cochran participated in Physical and Occupational therapy services. Each session was directed for the improvement of muscle endurance, strength, and mobility. Understanding that each day would not be easy as progression was slow, Mr. Cochran demonstrated focus and perseverance in therapy that allowed him to continue making strides towards his goal. Mr. Cochran gained increased mobility and strength with the directed exercise activities.

With the completion of therapy, Mr. Cochran exhibited thankfulness for his improved ability to do functional movements. He states that although therapy was hard, he is very grateful for the continued encouragement and belief in him. He continues to thank staff for all the help that was given. As Mt. Cochran continues his quest for improve functionality, we want to Thank him for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for his Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you made!

01/09/2026

Celebrating Clinical Success : Dwight Shelton

Mr. Dwight Shelton was a resident of Christian Care of Unicoi County who admitted to our Rehabilitation Center to participate in our inpatient program following a decline in function.

With a goal of returning to his home, Mr. Shelton quickly made consistent efforts to improve function with the help of therapy services provided by Physical and Occupational Therapy. Mr. Shelton focused on enhancing stability and strength with tasks directed for the improvement of muscle endurance, strength, and dynamic stability. With a helping hand of each therapist, Mr. Shelton efforts yielded significant improvements in the ability to complete functional task with the culmination of all extremities, exhibited balance during dynamic activities in standing, walk with improved gait pattern and muscle endurance.

With the completion of therapy, Mr. Shelton demonstrated tamed excitement for the chance to return home. He states upon completion of therapy that therapy was enjoyable and helped him to improve his strength. He continues to state that although he is excited to go home, that everyone in the facility treated him well.

In the end, Mr. Shelton was jubilant to go home and get back to his daily activities leaving therapy with lasting smiles and encouragement of the continuance of provision of good care to each resident. Thank you for choosing Christian Care Center of Unicoi County for your Rehabilitation. We are proud of the progress you made!

01/09/2026

We recently received this wonderful Thank You Card...

12/29/2025

As we go into a new year celebrating 2025, we would like to highlight some of our Therapy Staff. Michaela Gwin, COTA and Kiersta Copp Rehabilitation Technician are two key pieces to our therapy puzzle.

Michaela Gwin is an Occupational Therapist Assistant that guides patients through exercises and activities that improve motor skills, coordination, dressing, eating, grooming, and cognition. She helps in the teaching of patients on how to use assistive devices such as reachers, walkers, and shoehorns to help improve independence or help to modify a patient's environment for better functionality.

Kiersta Copp is our Rehabilitation Technician which provides a supportive role in each discipline of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy to ensure that each patient is properly attended to. The backbone of therapy, Kiersta helps patients move to and from therapy, provides a clean and safe working space, and helps manage our restorative program.

Each of these individuals plays a vital role and the rehabilitation and care of each patient. With good communication and interpersonal skills, Michaela and Kiersta provide an environment for each patient to thrive as they work towards their goals.

We want to thank you for all your continuous hard work in making our patients better for at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County.