About Us
Our People First Philosophy
Our PEOPLE FIRST philosophy is at the heart of everything we do and is the key to great customer service.
FRIENDLY – We believe in creating an environment where you feel part of a close-knit community.
INFORMED – We prioritize keeping you fully informed about your care and services.
RESPONSIVE – We understand the importance of timely and effective communication—our commitment to being responsive means that we are always ready to assist you when you need us.
SUPPORTIVE – Life can present unexpected challenges, and we are here to provide a helping hand.
TRANSPARENT – We believe in fostering a relationship built on trust and
open communication.
The "Highland Ridge Difference"
Welcome to Highland Ridge Rehab Center, where we take immense pride in the “Highland Ridge Difference” – our commitment to not only providing expert care but also fostering a vibrant and enriching lifestyle for both our patients and residents.
In the heart of our community, you’ll find a dedicated team of compassionate and professional caregivers. We are here to ensure a swift and secure journey for our recovering patients, helping them return home quickly and safely after regaining prior strength and mobility. For our residents, we focus on creating a warm, welcoming environment with exceptional amenities and engaging activities to make each day memorable.
Our Leadership Team

Administrator
Vanessa Galyean
- vgalyean@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6101

Social Service Assistant
Rebecca Wright
- rwright@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6141

Director of Nursing
Sharon Emory
- semory@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6115

Admissions Director
Rachel Talbert
- rtalbert@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6102

Assistant Director of Nursing
Amber Hinton
- ahinton@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6117

Admissions Coordinator
Kelsie Hughes
- khughes@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6104

Therapy Director
Victoria Shirey
- vshirey@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6140

Maintenance Director
Michael Smelser
- msmelser@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6132

Activities Director
Melissa Hughes
- mhughes@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6137

Housekeeping Supervisor
Jerry Akers
- hkmhighland/va@livewhs.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6136

Social Service Director
Lorainia Weikle
- lweikle@highlandridgenursing.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6141

Dietary Manager
Kathy King
- dmhighland/va@livewhs.com
- 540-674-4193 ext 6110