Community Life

We had a “spook-tacular” time at this year’s Halloween event! 

Thank you to all the vendors who participated and to the community for making this event  a huge success.

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We are delighted to share this month's success story, featuring Irene Jessee, a former resident who achieved a remarkable recovery at Abundant Christian Living Community. Ms. Jessee came to us after a challenging hospital stay due to pneumonia, sepsis, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, and leukemia, requiring supplemental oxygen at 3 liters via nasal cannula.

Initially, Ms. Jessee anticipated a transition to long-term care. However, through her dedication and the comprehensive physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy she received, she made exceptional progress. Our Team worked closely with her daily, monitoring her SpO2 levels and strengthening her lungs with incentive spirometry. The Respiratory Therapy Team also collaborated with Rehabilitation to incorporate deep breathing exercises during her sessions.

Ms. Jessee's strength improved steadily, allowing her to transition from continuous to intermittent oxygen. Despite initially needing oxygen only during exertion and at night, her strong desire to return home without any supplemental oxygen motivated us to continue working towards weaning her off it entirely. Her determination paid off, and she eventually maintained healthy SpO2 levels even during exertion, no longer requiring oxygen.

Thrilled to regain her independence, Ms. Jessee was able to walk with a walker and was free of oxygen tubing. She expressed immense satisfaction with her skilled nursing stay at Abundant Christian Living Community, stating she was "so glad she came here" and that it was "the best place to choose after leaving the hospital," with "zero complaints about her recovery." She was overjoyed to return home, a possibility she had doubted, and to once again enjoy the outdoors and the freedom of movement.

Ms. Jessee now manages independently and has been trained to use a pulse oximeter for ongoing SpO2 monitoring. Her incredible determination, combined with our dedicated rehabilitation services, led to this wonderful outcome. We are incredibly happy for Ms. Jessee and wish her continued health and happiness.

We are honored to share some exciting news! 

ACLC has been named Best Retirement and Independent Living Community of 2025 by the readers of the Johnson City Press! 

This achievement reflects the dedication of our Team and the best residents around. We love getting to serve this community every day! 

Thank you for voting for ACLC!

Who doesn’t love some friendly competition?!? Congratulations to our Corn Hole Champions, Bill Rhodd and Gerrye Vance! 

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Taking the fun on the road! We had a great time at Buc-ee’s and Cade’s Cove. Field trip days are the best days! 

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Life is s’more fun with friends! Thanks to Sabrinia Harrison with Home Instead for providing a sweet treat for today’s social. 

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Orange you glad it’s pumpkin season? I know at ACLC we sure are! Thanks to Christy Griffith for teaching our pumpkin painting class!  

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Family Support Group Meeting

DATE: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

TIME: 6:30 pm

LOCATION: Multi-Purpose Room

Guest Speaker: Tyler Colbaugh, LNHA

Explaining the Guide Program covered by Medicare Benefits for those returning to home.

Family Support Group is for Resident Family Members or Friends who act as a support system or representative for the Resident. We ask that Residents do not attend this meeting in order for participants to share freely and interact.

Meal will be served, so please come hungry.

Please RSVP to Tuesday Brown, Social Worker at (423) 232-8229 to allow for food preparation.

Every day brings a reason to celebrate and today we are celebrating residents with birthdays in October. Getting older has never looked this good! 😎🎂. 

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Celebrating National Dessert Day with the sweetest residents around! We “donut” know what we would do without them 🍩❤️.

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A beautiful afternoon for a “hole” lot of fun! Residents are practicing in the courtyard for our upcoming Fall Corn Hole Tournament.

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Things are always “poppin” around here at ACLC. We love a good afternoon movie!

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Anna Adams, our Director of Marketing, had a great day sharing about ACLC at the Kingsport Senior Center.

Mr. James Stroupe came to Abundant Christian Living Rehabilitation Center following a hospital stay resulting in a decline in function. 

The Abundant Christian Living Community (ACLC) Team is proud that Mr. Stroupe worked hard to complete his goal of returning home with improved strength, balance, and overall endurance. Mr. Stroupe states that he is excited to get back to driving and going out to stores. He also says, “Therapy helped me with my mobility, range of motion, standing and a little bit of everything. Everyone has been great.” 

Thank you for choosing the ACLC Rehabilitation Center.

We'll be having a "howling" good time at this year's Halloween Festival on Thursday, October 30, 4 - 6pm! Free Trick or Treat bags, candy, snacks, games and prizes for all those ages 0 - 12. Call (423) 232-8200 for more information.

Join ACLC in congratulating employee, Kathy Simerly on her retirement! Kathy has spent 27 years serving in our Dietary Department and will be greatly missed. We are thankful for her hard work and dedication to our community. Happy Retirement, Miss Kathy!

"Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 

Take a moment in your busy day and rest in the Lord. Enjoy a moment of calming music along with Scripture from our weekly Facebook posts. 

Building connections, one conversation at a time. What an exciting day interacting with students at Milligan University! 

ACLC is proud to partner with local universities and share what makes our community a great place to work.

Happy National Housekeeping Week to the ACLC Team! They sweep us off our feet, literally! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to keeping ACLC the best place around.