In a ceremony reserved for residents of Care One at Middletown going home after therapy or recuperation, Care One at Middletown Administrator Jimmie King walked the red carpet to the applause and cheers of residents and employees at the Route 36 facility Thursday.
King, who has been administrator here for three years, left the position to accept a position with another company.
Residents and employees praised his leadership and warm relationships with all, describing him as an administrator who did not simply stay in his office but rather was familiar on every station and to every resident. King expressed his thanks and appreciation to all employees, past and present, who have been responsible he said for the care center’s five star rating, and the outstanding care of its residents.
He also expressed his thanks to both present and past residents of the facility for their warm, friendship and lessons they have each taught him. A temporary administrator from Care One’s main office will take over administration of the facility until King’s replacement assumes the position in a month. Before his departure, King met with each employee and resident to thank them, and did the traditional Red Carpet Dance before going out the front door.
