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For many older adults, recovery milestones after illness, injury or surgery are marked by gains in independence.  At the Lucy Corr Rehabilitation Center, that goal shapes every therapy session and care plan, whether for temporary acute care or longer-term support. Located within Lucy Corr’s Health Care Center, the physical rehabilitation program supports both short-term recovery and long-term care. Approximately 150 patients visit daily, adding up to roughly 3,000 per month. Short-term rehabilitation is open to [...]

National Nurses Week, observed each year from May 6–12, offers an opportunity to recognize the dedication, compassion and expertise nurses bring to their work every day. At Lucy Corr, that spirit is embodied by Orielle Edouard, LPN, whose career has come full circle as she serves as the community’s Infection Preventionist. Orielle’s path to nursing began early and was shaped by both personal experience and family bonds. As a child who spent time [...]

With intern Kendall Mason, Lucy Corr has welcomed a future health care professional already learning what it means to lead with care, compassion, and kindness. Kendall is enrolled in Monacan High School’s Health Professions and Therapies (HPT) specialty program, a rigorous academic track designed to immerse students early in therapeutic and preventive health careers. Through HPT, upperclassmen complete a structured mentorship or internship totaling 160 hours, often leaving school early several days a [...]

Lucy Corr has joined the Ceca Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based, national organization dedicated to recognizing exceptional caregivers across health care communities. As part of its participation in the Ceca Award program, Lucy Corr has named Nurse Shakeama Burroughs, LPN, of the Health Care Center as its inaugural Ceca Caregiver Award recipient. Founded in 2013, the Ceca Foundation honors caregivers whose compassion, professionalism and dedication elevate the experiences of residents and families. Through community nominations, the [...]

Since joining Lucy Corr’s administrative staff eight years ago, Jenae Briggs has been guided by her commitment to serving residents and their families. As she enters a senior role — with a new certification and an award nomination under her belt — that dedication remains front and center. Briggs was recently promoted to Health Care Center Administrator for Lucy Corr, one that coincides with two other significant achievements: earning her Licensed Nursing Home [...]

The Springdale Bistro at Lucy Corr was transformed into a lively casino floor on Friday, March 20, as Independent Living residents welcomed guests from the broader community for an evening of games, food and conversation. Roulette wheels spun, cards were dealt and dice rolled as attendees moved between tables for blackjack, craps and Texas Hold ’em. While no money changed hands, winnings were converted into raffle entries, keeping the focus on fun and friendly competition. [...]