Ms. Alabama Nursing Home

Ms. Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center Crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2010

MONTGOMERY – Ms. Opaline Harper, was crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home during the 28th annual Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant held at The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover on Monday, August 9.

Ms. Harper, age 84, is a resident at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center in Hanceville. She has four children, eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. While raising her children with her husband Bill, Opaline worked as a caregiver at hospitals, nursing homes and private residences. She was also a cook at a school lunchroom and taught Sunday School at her local church. At Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center, she leads a Bible study every Wednesday and participates in a number of other activities.

As Ms. Alabama Nursing Home, Ms. Harper will travel to various nursing homes and community events to share her experiences. She will also serve as an ambassador for nursing home residents at several Alabama Nursing Home Association events throughout her reign.

The runners-up are:

1st Runner-up: Hilda Slaton, Ms. Northside Healthcare, Gadsden

2nd runner-up: Evelyn Daugherty, Ms. Lineville Health & Rehab, Lineville

3rd runner up: Frances Franklin, Ms. Haleyville Health Care Center, Haleyville

4th runner up: Janet Shoemaker Ratliff, Ms. Shelby Ridge Rehab Select, Alabaster

The top 10 finalists from the field of 67 contestants had individual interviews with the panel of celebrity judges before competing on stage for the crown. All of the other contestants in attendance were part of the Honor Court and were individually recognized during the pageant.

“All of the ladies that participated are wonderful ambassadors of their individual nursing homes and long-term care in our state,” Alabama Nursing Home Association Executive Director Louis Cottrell said. “Each lady is a winner because she is actively involved in the life of her nursing home and shares her optimistic outlook on life with her fellow residents.”

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Ms. Fair Haven Retirement Center Crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2009

MONTGOMERY - Ms. Fair Haven Retirement Center, Jacqueline Lishkoff, was crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home during the 27th annual Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant held at The Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham on Monday, August 3.

A life-long Birmingham resident, Ms. Lishkoff worked for Parisian for most of her career as a women’s department manager and later as a fur buyer. She was an active member of Temple Beth-El and supported the Birmingham Symphony. At Fair Haven, she is involved in several resident activities and enjoys making everyone smile. On a personal note, Ms. Lishkoff is 92 years young and has a daughter, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

As Ms. Alabama Nursing Home, Ms.Lishkoff will travel to various nursing homes and community events to share her experiences. She will also serve as an ambassador for nursing home residents at several Alabama Nursing Home Association events. Fair Haven Retirement Center is a 197 bed facility located in Birmingham and owned by Methodist Homes for the Aging.

The runners-up are:

1st runner-up: Patricia Bradberry, Ms. Shelby Ridge Rehab Select, Alabaster

2nd runner-up: Fannie Mae Barber, Ms. Lanier Nursing Home, Valley

3rd runner up: Patsy Elliott, Ms. Henry County Health & Rehab, Abbeville

4th runner up: Ann Whiston, Ms. Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home, Geneva

The top finalists from the field of 67 contestants had individual interviews with the panel of celebrity judges before competing on stage for the crown. All of the other contestants in attendance were part of the Honor Court and were individually recognized during the pageant.

The field was narrowed to the top finalists during preliminary judging in Montgomery on July 29 where contestants were judged on their outlook on life and their involvement in their individual nursing homes.

“Each lady is a winner because she shares her optimistic outlook on life with her fellow residents and is actively involved in the life of her nursing home,” Alabama Nursing Home Association Executive Director Louis Cottrell said. “All of the ladies that participated are wonderful ambassadors of their individual nursing homes and long-term care in our state.”

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Ms. Roanoke HealthCare Center Crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2008

Ms. Trina Ward is crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home during the 2008 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant at The Wynfrey Hotel in Birmigham on August 5. Joining Ms. Ward are Miss Alabama Amanda Tapley and Greene County Nursing Home Administrator Bob Coker.

MONTGOMERY – Ms. Roanoke HealthCare Center Trina Ward, age 33, was crowned Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2008 during the 26th annual Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant held at The Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham on Tuesday, August 5.

Ms. Ward was born in Washington state where she was the first physically challenged student to be fully integrated into a regular classroom.  She often spoke to elementary students about her condition, Arthrogryposis, and her physical challenges. Arthrogryposis is characterized by reduced mobility of many joints of the body due to the overgrowth of fibrous tissue in the joints.  At Roanoke HealthCare Center, Ms. Ward is active in the church services and Bible study, reads to her fellow residents and makes necklaces for her friends.

As Ms. Alabama Nursing Home, Ms. Ward will travel to various nursing homes to share her experiences.  She will also serve as an ambassador for nursing home residents at several Alabama Nursing Home Association events.  Roanoke HealthCare Center is a 65 bed facility located in Roanoke and owned by Ball HealthCare Services.

The runners-up are:

1st Runner-Up: Ms. Woodland Village Nursing Home, Marie Bullock, Age 77, Cullman

2nd Runner-Up: Ms. Thomasville Nursing Home, Sue Mouring, Age 94, Thomasville

3rd Runner-Up: Ms. Canterbury Health Care, Lisa Strickland, Age 47, Phenix City

4th Runner-Up: Ms. SunBridge for Gardendale, Miriam Sampsom, Age 60, Gardendale

The top 10 finalists from the field of 70 contestants had individual interviews with the panel of celebrity judges before competing on stage for the crown.  All of the other contestants in attendance were part of the Honor Court and were individually recognized during the pageant.

The field was narrowed to the top 10 during preliminary judging in Montgomery on July 30 where contestants were judged on their outlook on life and their involvement in their individual nursing homes.

“The ladies that participated in the Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant should be commended because they are all wonderful ambassadors for their individual nursing homes and our profession in general,” Alabama Nursing Home Association Executive Director Louis Cottrell said.  “Each lady is a winner because she shares her optimistic outlook on life with her fellow residents and is actively involved in the life of her nursing home.”