Pennybyrn

07/31/2026

Another great Senior Night at the High Point Rockers! ⚾🤩

Pennybyrn was proud to once again sponsor a special evening celebrating older adults in our community. We are especially grateful to Pennybyrn residents, Jane and Allen Greenwood, who graciously represented Pennybyrn by joining forces to throw out the ceremonial first pitch!

It was also a pleasure to have Maribel Perez and Danita Turner from our Melvin & Ruth Witcher Adult Day Program on hand to welcome visitors at our information table and share how our program provides meaningful days, compassionate care, and support for older adults and their families.

Interested in learning more about Adult Day Services? Visit: www.pennybyrnliving.org/adult-day/

07/30/2026

We’re excited to share that Pennybyrn’s Mary Anne Carter and Sarah Barker recently joined Mary Powell on Dellie Homes’ Love Where You Live podcast!

The conversation offers a wonderful look at Pennybyrn’s history, growth, mission, and how our community works—many of the things people often ask us about.

Give it a listen, and a heartfelt thank-you to Mary Powell and Dellie Homes for inviting us to share Pennybyrn’s story!❤️

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07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from all of Pennybyrn. Pictured is our independent living dining team as they prepared to serve lunch today.

07/02/2026

Remember 1991?
The year where the digital era was just beginning and the World Wide Web went public for the first time. It was also the year the Soviet Union dissolved, Operation Desert Storm was broadcast live, video games like Super Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog invaded our living rooms, Michael Jordan won his first NBA championship, music from Nirvana to Guns N' Roses to Fresh Prince was popular, and neon windbreakers, slap bracelets, and hypercolor tees were the all the fashion.

1991 is also the year Maryfield Nursing Home was blessed with two of our most loyal and dedicated team members...

Greg Smith and Brian Dunn.

THIRTY-FIVE years ago, Greg joined the Housekeeping Department in a Janitor role in June 1991. He was under the tutelage of Tammy Bull, where he excelled, and was promoted to a Supervisor role in 2003. He continued to grow personally and professionally, helped mentor the team through Culture Change and the first expansion, was promoted to the Environmental Services Director in 2007, and has since built a team of dedicated and long-tenured people who weathered Covid and the most recent expansion together. The Sisters ensured Greg knew that "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" and he strives to keep that same promise to them in everything he does.

THIRTY-FIVE years ago, Brian joined the Dietary team as an Aide and Prep Cook in July 1991. He has weathered many storms with many changes to our dining department! From an institutional kitchen and cafeteria line in the nursing home, to high-quality fine dining with ten kitchens on campus, Brian has kept it all fully stocked with supplies and delicious food every day. Through it all, he has always kept the same calm and caring demeanor we know so well, while delivering excellent customer service.

Congratulations to Greg and Brian on thirty-five years! We are so thankful for your commitment to Pennybyrn and for becoming part of our family. You are this generation's pioneers of our heritage and continue to embrace the history and core values that bind us to our mission. We are so grateful and thankful for you and wish you all the accolades that come with this milestone. You deserve all the applause!

07/02/2026

Last night, Pennybyrn was proud to sponsor Senior Night at the High Point Rockers. We were thrilled to have a busload of residents brave the heat to enjoy the evening, cheer on the Rockers, and watch our very own Father Pat throw out the first pitch! Maribel and Danita from our Melvin & Ruth Witcher Adult Day Center were also on hand to share information with families interested in learning more about our Adult Day program.

This special evening followed last week’s dedication of the Melvin & Ruth Witcher Adult Day Center Courtyard — a beautiful new outdoor space made possible through the generosity of Doug Witcher and the Douglas S. Witcher Family Foundation.

We are grateful for opportunities like these to celebrate community, connection, and the many ways Pennybyrn’s mission continues to touch lives.

06/29/2026

We are celebrating the first day of Spirit Week by wearing patriotic colors with flag themes. The song “I’m Just A Flag Waving American” is the theme for the week.

06/19/2026

Celebrating our CNAs has been a wonderful experience and we are reminded how blessed and grateful we are for such an amazing team who go above and beyond for our residents everyday!

We also give special thanks to our Household Coordinator team who meticulously planned out and executed this appreciation week. We are so grateful for their leadership, dedication, hard work, care, and enthusiasm in all they do. They always bring the love and laughs! Thank you so much to...

Amy Musick
April Turner
Francisco Sanchez
Gabby Sumpter
Laura Brown
Natalie Crump
Nakisha Hill
Sandy Thomas
Tanara Little

We thank you for all you do! ❤️

06/18/2026

We’re celebrating our amazing CNAs this week and today’s theme is BLUE to honor the trust and compassion CNAs bring to caregiving.

We were delighted to enjoy Mocktails by Francisco in Town Square this afternoon. We have the most creative and engaging team who know how to celebrate!

06/18/2026

Congratulations to our own Amy Musick, Healthcare Administrator!

She is now a graduate from the Leadership High Point program, where she created deeper connections and dedicated herself to service and positive impact within the High Point community.

Her commitment to this intensive experience gave opportunities for growth and inspiration within Leadership. We can’t wait to see how she will apply her new insights to Pennybyrn and our community as a whole.

Cheers to your hard work and the exciting things ahead for you!

06/15/2026

We can't say enough about our incredible team of Certified Nursing Assistants, Med Techs, and Med Aides!

Our CNAs don't just do a job; they fulfill a calling. Their patience, kindness, and hard work do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly proud of this team and honored to work alongside them."

Thank you to our amazing CNAs for making a difference every single day!