Life Care Center Of Hixson Names Jeffrey Ricks Administrator

  • Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Jeffrey Ricks
Jeffrey Ricks
Life Care Center of Hixson, a local skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, recently named Jeffrey Ricks its new executive director. 
 
Mr. Ricks has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bryan College. He comes to the center with more than 20 years of experience working in long-term care and has worked as a licensed administrator since 2017. He began leading the Hixson center on July 24.
 
“The team here at Life Care Center of Hixson is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care,” Mr.
Ricks said about his experience leading the center so far. “They work cohesively, going above and beyond the call of duty for each patient and resident. I feel that I am truly blessed to be a part of a team and company that holds the success of our residents, patients and staff members above everything else.”
 
Mr. Ricks said it is a blessing to come to the facility each day and he enjoys ensuring residents are successful and patients regain their independence and quality of life. 
 
When asked about his goals for the center, Mr. Ricks said he wants to maintain the facility’s family-like culture and provide support for each of his team members so they can realize their full potential and achieve their goals. 
 
“I am truly excited to serve the community of Hixson, Tennessee, and I look forward to making a positive impact for each life I come in contact with,” Mr. Ricks said.
 
Located at 5798 Hixson Homeplace, Life Care Center of Hixson is one of 26 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Tennessee managed by Life Care Centers of America.
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