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12 UCW JULY 11-17, 2018 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM W hen Highland House Rehabilitation & Healthcare, Inc. opened its doors in 1968, it had the same goals it does today – caring for friends and neighbors. The facility originally had 52 beds. It has expanded twice since then, once in 1971 and again in 1991. In celebra- tion of its 50th anniversary, Highland House is hosting an open house Friday, July 27. There will be barbecue, door prizes and special guests and speakers. Samantha Inczauskis is the director of transitional services at Highland House Rehabilitation & Healthcare. One of the many things she loves about working there is the fact that it is a locally owned facility. "It is not owned by a conglomerate – that is one of the most outstanding things," she said. "This house that started 50 years ago is still serving the communit y. It allows the facil- it y to make decisions based on the needs of our patients versus what someone in another cit y or state thinks is the right thing to do. "One of the things that impressed me most is the family-oriented nature of the people who work here. We are a very clean facility, and the care that our nurses, CNAs and med techs provide is something that re- ally stands out to me. It is why I took this job." In addition to spacious rooms, planned diets and dining options, Highland House offers a quiet envi- ronment with amenities guests and residents can enjoy. These include: • Four patio gardens • Barber and beauty shop • Complete pharmacy services • Private phone hook-up available • Televisions in every room with cable TV included • Planned activities and com- munity outings • Resident and family councils • Religious, inspirational and educational programs • Daily housekeeping and laun- dry services • Financial services and social services from pre-admission to discharge • Nutrition and dietary consul- tation and planning • Private spaces for resident/ family gatherings • Pet visits Motivated by compassion and committed to providing the best care possible, the staff at Highland House work hard to meet the needs of their patients and residents. And with the variety of services offered there, that is not always an easy task. "We have 53 beds for assisted liv- ing. We have 16 beds dedicated to short-term transitional rehab, and the rest of the 159 beds are for long- term care and patients requiring skilled nursing," Inczauskis said. Knowing that quality of life is also an important part of healing and happiness, the facility works with volunteers to offer activities for resi- dents. The facility also partners with local groups, including the Tokay Rockers, and participates in the com- munity, including partnering in a lot of the Fayetteville Parks and Recre- ation department senior sponsored activities. "We do blood pressure checks ev- ery month at the senior center right before bingo the first Thursday of the month," Inczauskis said. "We are always looking for volunteers, too. There are many ways to engage with Highland House. "We are trying to be more active in the chamber, and we support senior-focused nonprofits like Better Health. Our medical director is part of the Cape Fear Valley Senior Health Service. Just like any other facility, we participate in the referral system." The July 27 open house celebra- tion starts at 5 p.m. "We hope people come and see what we are about," Inczauskis said. To learn more about Highland House, visit highlandhousenc.com or call 910-488-2295. Highland House is located at 1700 Pamalee Dr. Highland House hosts open house by STEPHANIE CRIDER EVENTS STEPHANIE CRIDER, Associ- ate Publisher. COMMENTS? Edi- tor@upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484-6200. In addition to spacious rooms, planned diets and dining options, Highland House offers a quiet environment with amenities guests and residents can enjoy. Go Online 484-6200 www.uandcomingweekly.com Flip our pages for news, views, art and entertainment! Call and ask one of our marketing representatives to help you grown your business.