Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center staff were honored at the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities’ Quality Awards Banquet recently at the Galt House with numerous awards.
Those honored were as follows:
- Jessica Lowe – Top 10 Caregiving
- Lora Caldwell – Top 10 Nursing
- Larry Martin, Consultant Pharmacist – Health Care Partner Award
- Heather Renee Smith – Kentucky Health Care Foundation Scholarship
“It is a privilege to honor caregivers for the outstanding care and devotion they show every day to their residents. These honorees are an example of the many Kentucky providers and caregivers delivering quality care,” said KAHCF Board Chair Terry Skaggs. “This recognition is a testament to their dedication to their residents.”
“It is wonderful to see Jessica, Lora, Larry and Heather recognized for their dedication and commitment to quality care to their residents,” said Hyden administrator Melissa Sparks.
More than 700 long-term care providers met during the meeting, energized by general sessions challenging them with strategies to cope with stress on the job, hiring and retaining quality staff, and breakout sessions on a variety of issues facing long-term care providers.
The week was capped off with the Quality Awards Banquet. The Association honored 33 facilities with the Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation Award.
The residents and staff of Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center are very proud of Jessica, Lora, Larry, and Heather. Excited that they were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the facility.

