A Message From Our President

Since 1977, Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been touching lives. It is overwhelming to realize how many of the elderly and their families have placed their trust in us.

Likewise, it is overwhelming to realize how many exceptional people . . . both in the past and present . . . have devoted themselves to our mission. So much gratitude goes to staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, Foundation, churches, families, organizations, and businesses for helping make this facility one of the most unique and finest long term residential and short term rehabilitation centers in our country. In November of 2007 we celebrated our 30th Anniversary of "People Caring for People."

To truly experience our work and mission, you have to visit and witness first hand a very special nursing facility. You need to walk our halls and feel the air of optimism and hope that pervades our walls. You need to see first hand the gentle, healing touch of a nurse or nurses assistance. You have to talk to a dietary department employee as they carefully insure that food is appetizing, served hot and on time, and you have to witness the precise and deliberate movements of a maintenance or housekeeping employee as they insure that equipment is working well and our building is immaculate. The dedication, commitment and teamwork exhibited here to insure continuity and quality of care rivals that of any facility. Many on our staff have been here for many years. It is our mission to serve not only our residents, but their families as well.

The future of health care will be one of change. You can be sure we are committed to expanding our health care services and moving ahead to better serve our community.

We invite you to come in and take a tour. Walk our hallways and see the interaction between staff and residents. I'm sure you will leave here feeling that this is indeed an exceptional facility.

Mission Statement

To serve adults having special care needs, with quality care and dignity, in a loving and compassionate environment.

Through the support and efforts of many people, we will move ahead to better serve our community.

We honor and cherish those who have sacrificed and worked hard to make Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center one of the most unique and finest long term residential and short term rehabilitation centers in this country.

History

The Miracle Begins

On November 9, 1977, Baptist Retirement Center, a 180 bed facility since renamed-Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center opened its doors and admitted its first resident. At the very beginning of existence, a firm foundation was established to create a place where everyone would be lovingly welcomed and given the highest quality of care, "A Place to Call Home".

On November 9, 2007, the Center celebrated its 30th year in existence, and is enjoying the reputation of being one of the finest nursing homes in the country. In October 0f 2007 the facility was presented with The American Association of Homes and Services for The Aging's prestigious national Public Trust Award for the work we are doing with WRGB/Channel 6 to bring information to our senior community with a weekly news segment that airs in the Noon News on Mondays on CBS-6, hosted by area news veteran Liz Bishop along with our President and CEO, Timothy Bartos, called "Six on Seniors." You can also "blog" with Tim on a variety of topics relating to seniors with the "Six on Seniors" Blog located at wrgb.com.

When you look at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center today, you'll see the original building and a newer wing that houses another 82 beds, making our total capacity 262 beds. The newer wing also houses the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Departments, where short-term needs people come to be rehabilitated and then return to their homes and families in the community. You'll find our staff to be dedicated and committed to meeting the needs of residents and those who come for rehabilitative care.