Meet Our Team
Josh Calhoun, Administrator
Administrator, Josh Calhoun, is native to Eastern Kentucky. He started his career in long-term care at the young age of 19 and has loved it ever since. Josh received his bachelor’s degree in business from Alice Lloyd College and then went on to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. He started his Nursing Home career in areas such as Louisville and Western Kentucky but was thrilled at the opportunity to move back home to Eastern Kentucky, a place he loves. Josh has carried the role of Administrator at Salyersville Nursing and Rehab sinch March of 2019 and shares this, “I’m so proud of the team we’ve built here at Salyersville Nursing and Rehab. Our staff works endlessly to create a community in which they feel our greatest generation is able to thrive. To the families considering us, please know that we strive every day to make your loved ones time here, the very best and to all that have already entrusted us with the care of your loved one, we cherish and appreciate that choice. Thank you for making them a part of our family. My door is always open, so please stop in and say hi.”
Jackie McCarty, Director of Nursing
Jackie McCarty, Director of Nursing, is a local Eastern Kentuckian who joined the Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation team in September of 2023. She brought with her 18 years of nursing experience including time spent as an ICU nurse. Jackie began her medical career as a Certified Nurse Aide and soon advanced to become an EMT. During this five-year journey as an EMT she quickly realized her passion of becoming a nurse. Jackie later graduated from Hazard Community College with her BSN and began what is now a very success nursing career.
“I love working at Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Creating a family and home-like environment for our residents and staff and being able to develop those close-knit relationships is truly the best part of my job.”
Carla Hensley, Director of Respiratory Therapy
Carla Hensley, Director of Respiratory Therapy, has been with our Salyersville team for over 19 years and in her Director roll for the last 5 of those. Carla graduated as the Valedictorian of her RT class in 1999 and brings with her 23 years in total of being an RT. She has experience ranging from ER, ICU, and NICU and specializes in Tracheostomy and post covid patients. Carla is proud of the fact that Salyersville Nursing and Rehab is one of the few long-term care facilities in the state to have 24- hour respiratory therapy coverage. “Respiratory therapy is my passion. At Salyersville Nursing and Rehab, I have been able to use my skills to improve patients lives. There is no greater feeling than seeing a patient go home and knowing I played a part in helping them get there. It makes me proud to be an RT.”
Charles Hardin, MD- Medical Director
Medical Director, Dr. Charles Hardin, MD is a native of Kentucky and has lived in Salyersville since 1984. He has worn many hats throughout his successful career, which started with running his own family practice. In 2017, he took on a new role as Hospitalist for Paul B. Hall, now known as Paintsville ARH, where he currently serves as their Medical Director. Dr. Hardin also serves as the Medical Director of Paintsville ARH Wound Healing Center where he started as a Panel Physician in 1984. Salyersville Nursing and Rehab is fortunate to have Dr. Hardin serving our seniors, where he has done so for over 35 years. What an amazing continuum of care circle he has created within his career.
“While I enjoy all aspects of my practice from primary care, hospital medicine, wound care, and skilled nursing, I ESPECIALLY enjoy providing care for my senior patients.” – Dr. Hardin