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Departments
●What
Is FELC?
●Resident
Rights
●Our
Services
●Our
Staff
●Accreditation
Sharon
Peterson
Unit
Coordinator
Events
resident council meetings
each month, the residents hold a
meeting to discuss recommendations to our facility and voice their
concerns. everyone is encouraged to participate. all ideas and
comments are reviewed, therefore, all our residents have a say in the
issues that are of concern to them.
pet therapy
we believe that elders should
have access to animal companionship who have the ability to provide
loving care. the aviary and aquarium in the lobby are gathering spots
for on-lookers. we also house 4 healthy cats and residents enjoy
weekly visits from certified pet therapy dogs. |
Fidelia Eckerd
Living Center
Our Staff
 Shawna Mellott
| (828) 526-1303 |
smellott@hchospital.org
Shawna
Mellott is the administrator of the Living Center. She received her
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Health
Service Administration and became an Administrator in Training for
Genesis Healthcare in West Virginia. Upon completion of her training
program, she became a licensed administrator for a 60-bed facility in
Baker, WV. In March of 2007, she was given the opportunity to join the
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital team as the Administrator for FELC. Her
goal is to provide the highest quality of care to all residents.
 Ava
Emory | (828) 526-1302 |
aemory@hchospital.org
Ava
graduated from Western Carolina University earning her Bachelors of
Science in Nursing. In 1998 she came to work at FELC as a Nurse Aide
while attending college. After graduating in 1999, she moved to the
position of Charge Nurse and was later promoted to Assistant Director
of Nursing where her duties included managing the Wound Care,
Restorative Nursing, and Quality Assessment Programs. In 2004, she was
promoted to Director of Nursing and she is dedicated to providing the
best in innovative and quality care to each and every resident. Her
goal is to hire, train, and retain an exceptional nursing staff that
will provide your loved one with the individual care they deserve. Her
nursing staff is required to complete continuing education
credentials, something that is not required by all nursing facilities.
This ensures that her staff is always on top of the newest standards
of care and the ever-changing world of medical technology. The safety
and and satisfaction of your loved one is her top priority.
 Emily
Porter | (828) 526-1304
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eporter@hchospital.org
Emily
Katherine Porter graduated from Western Carolina University earning
her Bachelors of Science in Sociology. In 2006, she came to work at
FELC as the Nurse Aide II while attending nursing school at
Southwestern Community College. After receiving her diploma as a
Licensed Practical Nurse in 2007, she continued her tenure at FELC as
a Charge Nurse. In the spring of 2008, she was promoted to the
Director of Social Services where her primary responsibility is to
serve as an advocate for every resident. Her goal is to ensure the
physical, emotional, and social well being of each resident. Her
responsibilities include planning admission, rehabilitation, services,
and discharge. She also assists the residents in managing their
finances and end of life decisions, serving as a liaison between the
nursing staff and the Resident and family to make certain that the
needs and wishes of the Resident are met.
How
To Reach
Us:
For
information:
Phone
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(828) 526-1304
Email
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socialworker@hchospital.org
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