Perry County Nursing Home Celebrates Eden Registry

The two year journey for culture change by the committed, caring pioneers at Perry County Nursing Home led to another important celebration this month. On September 15th, 20003, at a huge celebration at the home, Perry County was presented with their registry tree, becoming the only registered Eden Alternative home in the state of Alabama!

Staff, residents, board and family members, as well as local dignitaries honored the fine, sacred work being done for and with the elders at Perry County. There is a spirit at PCNH that makes every moment spent there a pleasure. It is always full of wonderful surprises for staff, residents, and visitors!

Perry County's seven Eden Associates have been active leaders in the Eden journey not only at their home, but have provided Eden leadership in Alabama by sharing their story at state and regional conferences. Just two weeks prior to the Eden Tree celebration, Perry County was honored at the Alabama Best Practices conference in Birmingham with their beautiful and creative presentation of their "Neighborhood" organizational design which is part of their implementation of Eden Alternative principles. Also, on September 17th, Sharon Phillips, Eden Associate and Assistant Administrator, impressed over 100 participants of the Southeast Alabama Area Agency on Aging conference in Dothan with the Perry County Eden story. You might also notice that the Eden Alternative Region 15 newsletter was created and sponsored by Perry County. This is exceptional, dedicated leadership!

PCNH is located in Marion, Alabama. For information about Eden in Alabama and the Perry County journey,contact Sharon Phillips or Administrator, Rebeka Bonds at perryadmin@bellsouth.net and/or visit them online at www.perrycounty-al.org.