Meet Our Team
Benita Dickenson LNHA, SHRM-SCP, Senior Adminstrator
Benita Dickenson LNHA, SHRM-SCP, serves as our Senior Administrator, bringing over 27 years of experience as a seasoned Nursing Home Administrator. She is a certified professional with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP) and has held key leadership roles including Regional Vice President of Operations in Long-Term Care, Vice President of Organizational Development, and Consultant supporting nursing facilities. Benita lives in a neighboring county with her husband, Scott, and their dog, Cosmo. She enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.
LeAnn Gullett, MS, LNHA, Adminstrator
LeAnn Gullett, MS, LNHA, is the new Administrator for Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation. With a master’s degree in human services and extensive experience in the healthcare field, LeAnn brings over 8 years of dedication to helping others. She has spent the last two years working in nursing homes and is passionate about building relationships with residents and their families. LeAnn is known for her compassionate approach and deep commitment to those she serves. Her personal connection with the people of Salyersville makes this new role even more meaningful, as she considers them truly her family. She is excited to continue her work of helping others and contributing to the well-being of the community.
Lesley Arnett, RN, Director of Nursing
Lesley Arnett, RN is our new Director of Nursing (DON) with 15 years of experience in the nursing field. She graduated from Morehead State University and has worked in various areas including long-term care (LTC), telemetry, emergency room, and dialysis. With 13 years specifically in LTC, Lesley has developed a strong passion for caring for the elderly, where she finds each residents’ needs both unique and special. Her journey into this field began as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) before nursing school, and LTC felt like a natural fit for her. Outside of work, Lesley enjoys watching her son play sports and being with her dogs. She believes Salyersville is special because of its diverse population and the small-town atmosphere that fosters a sense of comfort and hospitality, making residents, staff, and the broader community feel like family.
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.”
