Charlottesville Health & Rehabilitation Center

06/17/2026

💜 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🩷

Yesterday, we celebrated our incredible CNAs with a special Ice Cream Bar during CNA Week! 🍦

💜 A huge thank you to Loving Arms Home Care and Welcome Homecare for sponsoring this sweet event and helping us recognize the compassionate caregivers who make a difference in the lives of our residents every day.

🩷 Our CNAs bring kindness, patience, and dedication to work each day, and we are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate all they do.

💜 Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our team and helping create a fun and meaningful afternoon of appreciation.

🩷 We appreciate your partnership and commitment to those who care for others!

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06/17/2026

🎉 Anniversary Wednesdays 🎉

We’re excited to continue our Anniversary Wednesday's spotlight by celebrating a very special team member!

This week, we’re recognizing Kayla Leatherman for 10+ years of dedicated service at Charlottesville Health & Rehab Center!

As our Infection Preventionist, Kayla plays an essential role in protecting the health and well-being of our residents, patients, visitors, and team members. Her knowledge, commitment, and attention to detail help ensure a safe environment for everyone who walks through our doors. We are grateful for the passion and professionalism she brings to our team each day.

In addition to her role as Infection Preventionist, Kayla is an active member of our Employee Morale Committee and is always willing to lend a hand with staff engagement activities. Whether she’s helping plan employee appreciation events or supporting team-building initiatives, Kayla helps create a positive and welcoming workplace culture for everyone.

A Little About Kayla:

💙 Favorite Colors: Blue & Purple
🍣 Favorite Food: Sushi
🌳 Loves spending time outdoors with her son and husband
🧪 Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Biology
🎓 Currently working toward her RN degree

For more than a decade, Kayla has demonstrated dedication, compassion, and excellence in everything she does. Her commitment to learning, growing, and serving others continues to make a meaningful impact throughout our facility.

Thank you, Kayla, for over 10 incredible years of service, leadership, and dedication. We appreciate all that you do!

💜🎉 Happy Work Anniversary, Kayla! 🎉💙

06/17/2026

🍫 Yesterday was National Fudge Day! 🍫

To celebrate, our very own resident, Ron, teamed up with our wonderful teenage volunteer, Lexie, to make delicious homemade fudge brownies for residents and staff to enjoy!

From measuring ingredients and mixing the batter to baking and sharing the finished product, Ron and Lexie helped create a fun-filled afternoon that brought smiles to everyone involved. The smell of fresh brownies filled the room as residents gathered for fellowship, card games, sweet treats, and great memories.

A special thank you to our Dietary Team for their support in making this activity possible. We appreciate them providing the mixing cups, baking pan, eggs, and other supplies needed to bring this sweet idea to life. Your teamwork and willingness to help make a difference every day!

We are also grateful for volunteers like Lexie, who generously give their time to spend with our residents. Intergenerational friendships create meaningful moments that enrich the lives of everyone involved.

Thank you to Ron, Lexie, and our Dietary Team for helping make National Fudge Day such a sweet success! ❤️

🍫 Sweet treats, sweet memories, and wonderful company.

06/16/2026

💙💚 CNA Week is officially underway! 💚💙

Yesterday, we kicked off CNA Week by surprising our amazing Certified Nursing Assistants with appreciation goodie bags!

Our CNAs are the backbone of resident care, providing compassion, comfort, dignity, and support every day. Their dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for the countless ways they enrich the lives of our residents and families.

Thank you for your hard work, your kindness, and the difference you make every single day. We are proud to celebrate you this week and beyond!

💙 Happy CNA Week to the incredible CNA team at Charlottesville Health & Rehab Center! 💙

06/16/2026

🎪 What an incredible Carnival Day! 🎪

On Friday, our residents and staff enjoyed an amazing carnival filled with laughter, games, great food, and wonderful memories. Events like these remind us how special our community truly is!

A huge thank you to our generous vendors and supporters who helped make the day such a success:

✨ Alejandra Healthcare

✨ Crystal Home Care Staffing

✨ Dawn and Ronnie Arms, Inc.

✨ Carrie from Hospice

A special shout-out goes to our favorite face-painting volunteer, Duffy, whose creativity and enthusiasm brought smiles to everyone throughout the day!

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Jack from Toys for Tots for donating stuffed animals that became exciting prizes for our carnival games. Your generosity helped make the day even more memorable for our residents.

Most importantly, thank you to our incredible staff members who stepped up, volunteered, decorated, served food, and helped create such a fun-filled experience. Your dedication and teamwork made this event possible.

From carnival games and prizes to delicious carnival food and lots of laughter, everyone had a fantastic time. Thank you to everyone who helped make our carnival a day to remember!

❤️🎡🎠🎪

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

🎉 Anniversary Wednesdays 🎉

We’re excited to start a new tradition—Anniversary Wednesdays!

Each Wednesday, we’ll recognize and celebrate team members who are marking a work anniversary with us. It’s our way of saying thank you for the dedication, compassion, and hard work they bring to our residents and team every day.

This week, we’re celebrating Tiffany’s 5-Year Anniversary!

As a CNA, Tiffany is known for the passion and care she shows our residents, always putting their needs first. Her commitment to providing exceptional care has made a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.

A Little About Tiffany:
💜 Favorite Color: Purple
🍕 Favorite Food: Pizza
👦 Proud Mom of Three Boys
⚽ Loves spending time with her boys and enjoys all kinds of sports activities with them
📺 Enjoys relaxing and watching TV in her downtime

Thank you, Tiffany, for five wonderful years of service and dedication. We appreciate all that you do!

Happy 5-Year Work Anniversary, Tiffany! 🎉💜

06/03/2026

✨ What a fantastic night at Nurses’ Night Out last night! ✨

Members of the Charlottesville Health & Rehab team enjoyed an evening of networking, community connections, and celebrating the healthcare professionals who make a difference every day. Our Admissions, Discharge Planning, and Recreation teams were proud to represent our facility at this wonderful event.

A special congratulations to our very own Admissions Coordinator, Courtney, who won concert tickets during the evening! 🎟️🎉 Her excitement says it all!

Thank you to Hot 101.9, Outback Steakhouse, and everyone involved in making Nurses’ Night Out such a memorable and successful event. We are grateful for opportunities like these to connect with our healthcare community and strengthen partnerships throughout the Charlottesville area.

06/02/2026

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! 💜🧠
Bingo is more than just a game—it’s a fun way to keep the brain active and engaged! As residents listen for numbers, scan their cards, stay focused, and interact with friends, they’re exercising important cognitive skills such as attention, memory, processing speed, and concentration.
Just as important, bingo brings people together. The laughter, conversation, excitement, and social connections created during a game all contribute to overall well-being and support healthy aging.
Yesterday, our residents enjoyed an afternoon of friendly competition, brain exercise, and plenty of smiles. Sometimes the best activities are the ones that keep both our minds and our spirits engaged.
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