ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

MEET OUR STAFF

Tom Davis

Administrator

My name is Thomas B. Davis. I have been a licensed long-term care Administrator since August of 1990. I began my career as an Administrator in January 1991 at Bourbon Heights, Inc. My father had been the Administrator at Bourbon Heights since August of 1966. Bourbon Heights is where I grew up and where I developed a passion for helping others in need. After leaving Bourbon Heights in 2001 and working for several large chain Nursing Facilites. When I had the chance to come back home to Bourbon Heights, I was so grateful, and I am anxious to see Bourbon Heights return to it’s full potential in serving our community.

Tonya Hamilton

Social Services Director/Activities Director

My name is Tonya Hamilton. I am the Activities and Social Services Director at Bourbon Heights. I am a Licensed social worker and Activities Director with 28 years of experience. My team consists of Toshia Tuggle in social Services, and Shelby Fryman and Christina Doyle in Activities. You may find my staff cooking, singing karaoke with residents or just enjoying the sunshine. We work closely with our community volunteers to enrich the lives of our residents. Social Services also assists residents and families in making decisions regarding their discharge planning and arranges transportation if needed to appointments. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and event planning and decorating. Sunday dinners at my Mom and Dad’s house are a staple in my family. I have a wonderful husband and 2 adult children and will soon be welcoming a daughter-in-law to my family. I look forward to continuing to serve Bourbon Heights and the community.

thamilton@bourbonheights.com

Sylvia Lester

Medical Records

My name is Sylvia Lester, and I work in Medical Records here at Bourbon Heights. Before moving to Medical Records, I was a state registered nurse aid on the nursing floor. I enjoy being here with our residents every day. Working with them always has a positive effect on your day in some type of way, sometimes even it being something they say, or something they do. I can always count on at least one of them to put a smile on my face. When I’m not at work in my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my husband, shopping, watching movies, and just being at home.

Amy Jolly

MDS Coordinator

My name is Amy Jolly and I am the MDS Coordinator at Bourbon Heights. I coordinate and oversee all functions of the resident assessment process to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. I graduated from Morehead State University in 2011 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. I am a native of Bourbon County and currently live in North Middletown with my children. In my spare time I enjoy farm life.

Beth Willoughby

Billing Clerk

My name is Beth Willoughby, and I am the Billing Clerk here at Bourbon Heights. I have now been working in healthcare billing for 32 years. I started at Bourbon Heights in April of 2022. Throughout my time here at Bourbon Heights I have really enjoyed building relationships with the residents and their families and assisting them in anyway when it comes to Insurance Companies, billing questions, applying for Medicaid, etc. In my spare time I enjoy scrapbooking, traveling with my husband, and spoiling my two cats Sawyer and Lincoln.

Erica Heightchew

Director of Nursing

As the Director of Nursing at Bourbon Heights, Erica oversees all aspects of the nursing department, ensuring the highest level of care is provided to our residents in both long-term care and personal care settings. She is immensely proud to be a part of the Bourbon Heights family and acknowledges that her success wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated and talented team she works with every day. Together, they create an environment of comfort, respect, and exceptional care.

Erica has dedicated her career to long-term care since 2010, beginning as a State Registered Nurse Aide. She advanced through the ranks, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse before obtaining her Registered Nurse credentials. From there, she expanded her expertise in various roles, including MDS, Nightshift House Supervisor, Unit Manager, Nurse Practice Educator, Assistant Director of Nursing, and ultimately Director of Nursing. She has held a position of DON since January 2022.

Outside of her professional life, Erica enjoys gardening, hiking with her family, and spending time with her animals. She is looking forward to the joy of welcoming her first grandchild in 2025. On rainy days you can catch her cuddled up next to her fireplace with a good book.

Barbara Traylor

Environmental Services Director

Hi My name is Barbara Traylor. I am the Environmental Services Director at Bourbon Heights and have been in environmental services for over 45 years at Bourbon Heights. My environmental services team ensures that the facility is clean and safe for our residents and families. In my spare time, I enjoy fishing, spending time with my husband and being outdoors. I enjoy being at Bourbon Heights, while spending time and serving my residents and serving my community and I look forward to continuing to serve Bourbon Heights.

btraylor@bourbonheights.com

Christine Scott

Dietary Manager

Christine is a certified dietary manager with 12+ years of experience. She has 4 children and lives on a hobby farm with dogs, horses, goats, chickens and a cat. She enjoys reading, horseback riding, and just sitting on the porch. The dietary department is working to ensure that all residents receive nutritious meals while complying with diet regulations. We are committed to excellence when it comes to our resident’s meals.

Tamara Courtney

LPN, MDS Nurse

Tamara has to be familiar with resident condition and care needs, participates in and conduct interdisciplinary care plan meetings, transmit MDS assessments as required by federal and state regulations, assists with the coordination of the RAI process and with ensuring that necessary assessments are completed timely.

In her spare time, Tamara enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors and reading.

Scott Kelsey

Maintenance Director

Hi! My name is Scott Kelsey. I am the Maintenance Director at Bourbon Heights and have been here a little over a year. I have many years of experience in Maintenance including 22 years in Navy retired in Maintenace and 16 years of experience in Healthcare Maintenance. My team member is John Plummer, my assistant, and we spend our time making sure everything works at Bourbon Heights. You may find us on a ladder or under a sink throughout the building. I am not a native of Bourbon County but look forward to serving the citizens of Bourbon County at Bourbon Heights.

I currently reside in Rowan County, where you find me spending as much time as possible hiking, hunting and hanging out with my 4 adult children and my 3 grandchildren. If you need anything from Maintenance, pleas feel free to reach out to me at Bourbon Heights.

Sandy Hedges-Livingood, LPN

Joseph Allen Adult Day & Health Care Center Director

Joseph Allen Adult Day & Health Care Center (JAC) is a non-profit day program for aged or disabled individuals age 21 and older for over 25 years. Our center provides and promotes a stimulating, social environment responsive to the needs of our clients. We provided a safe environment for clients and allow caregivers to work or receive respite during the day. JAC is open 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday. All person-centered services are under the direction of an amazing group of medical staff; which includes a RN, a LPN,and several SRNAs. The center offers socialization, activities, nutritional meals and snacks, and medical services, when directed by your physician. We strive to engage our clients into the community and bring the community into our center to enrich our program.

Born and raised in Bourbon County/Paris, Bourbon Heights Inc. has always been a part of my life. At the age of eight, my youth group performed puppet shows for residents and staff. My grandmother, along with many other loved ones have and remain residents at BHI. After twenty years at IBM, God’s direction for my life took a different turn and I became a Nurse. His plan and purpose led me straight to BHI, where I have been blessed to call home for the last 15 years. In my free time, I enjoy time with my family and friends, Christian Contemporary music, swimming and beach time, and reading.

For the last nine years, I have had the privilege and honor to be a part of such an amazing group of special people that we call family at the JAC, where I serve as the Program Director, Nurse, Activity Director, Community Support Leader and all the extras. My motto since day one, ‘We have more ABILITIES than disabilities. All made by the same Creator’. Our group has so much love to give and I want our community to meet and grow with us. So grateful for the community support from businesses, homemaker and church groups, along with individuals. We are blessed and welcome the support of others to make our center a place to learn and grow individual and as a group.

Maddy Beatty, COTA

Director of Rehabilitation – Aegis Therapies

Maddy Beatty is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and the Director of Rehabilitation at Bourbon Heights through Aegis Therapies. A graduate of Brown Mackie College, Maddy has been a dedicated member of the Bourbon Heights team since March 2017. She lives in Carlisle, Kentucky, where she enjoys spending time with her husband and children.

In her role as Director of Rehab, Maddy leads a team of skilled therapists to provide comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Each resident receives an individualized plan of care tailored to their specific goals and discharge needs. By collaborating closely with all departments, Maddy ensures that therapy services contribute meaningfully to each resident’s quality of life. Whether the need is short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, inpatient, or outpatient therapy, Maddy and her team are committed to helping residents reach their highest potential.

Jennifer Sexton

Wound Care and Infection Control Nurse

Jennifer Sexton is the Wound Care and Infection Control Nurse at Bourbon Heights, where she provides expert care to residents by addressing and preventing skin issues and managing infection control protocols. She collaborates with the Vohra Wound Physician to offer advanced treatment options on-site. Jennifer oversees vaccination programs, testing, and infection prevention efforts to ensure resident health and safety.

Since joining Bourbon Heights in 2018, Jennifer has earned dual wound care certifications and the LTC-CIP certification in infection control. She was inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in America for her contributions to wound care in 2023-2024. Jennifer is dedicated to treating residents with the same compassion and care she would want for her own loved ones.

Outside her professional role, Jennifer enjoys time with her family, her dogs and assists in managing Charley’s Roller Rink in Cynthiana.

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EMAIL

admissions@bourbonheights.com

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CALL & FAX

859-987-5750
859-987-6460 (fax)

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OUR ADDRESS

2000 South Main Street Paris, Kentucky 40361

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VISITING HOURS

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visiting Hours: Open within reason

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