About Us
We’re there for seniors when they need it most
At Highland Ridge, we deliver quality care that puts patients first.
Our Approach
Expertise
We have specialized knowledge, practical skills, and experience.
Tailored
We provide personalized care that meets each patient’s individual medical needs.
Continual Care
We have a medical provider on-site seven days a week.
Specialized
We take on more complex patients, including those who need respiratory care, digestive care, and more.
Communication
We keep patients and families updated and provide support in any way we can.
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
The Highland Ridge Difference
We are committed to providing quality care and fostering a vibrant and enriching environment for our patients and residents so they can thrive.