“Rebirth Advanced Healing has redefined wound care by combining clinical excellence with compassionate, in-home service.“ — Shannon Hammons, RN, Director of Services at NHC HomeCare Sparta.
In the heart of White County, a scenic stretch of Tennessee known for its waterfalls, gorges, and small-town character, sits NHC HomeCare Sparta, a Medicare 5-star-rated home health agency with a census of 55 to 75 patients on average.
Despite its quality reputation, this small office was financially struggling, consistently over budget, and its nurses were stretched thin. Chronic wound patients were a contributing factor to those challenges.
The team needed a solution that could both maintain their clinical excellence and relieve the burden on staff.
That’s when Rebirth Advanced Healing stepped in, bringing specialized clinicians, advanced biologic grafts, and a collaborative approach designed to heal wounds faster (and wherever the patient calls home), while giving nurses back valuable time.
Starting a Relationship
Christy Money, a district manager for Rebirth, learned of the challenges at the Sparta home health agency after working with their sister agency in Cookeville.
“They told me, ‘Go talk to Shannon — they really need help,’” Money said.
A 20-minute drive and short introduction with Shannon Hammons, RN, Director of Services in Sparta, quickly sprouted a partnership.
“Shannon loved the idea,” Money said. “She shared her biggest struggles, like meeting budget every month and not having enough hands for complex wounds, and we showed her how Rebirth could step in, bring our own supplies, and support her nurses.
“That was the turning point.”
Operational Impact
Partnering with Rebirth changed more than just patient outcomes. It changed the office’s daily rhythm:
Free Up Nursing Bandwidth: One nurse had been visiting a single wound patient three times a week. Rebirth’s involvement reduced that to two visits, giving her back a day each week to see other patients.
Helps Meet Budget: By bringing their own wound care supplies and streamlining care plans, Rebirth helped the office move from over budget to under budget, which was a huge win for a small agency.
Strengthens Teamwork: Christy and her clinicians provide real-time updates, sometimes by stopping by the office in person, other times faxing or emailing daily wound measurements and photos, so Shannon’s team was always in the know.
“It’s not just transactional,” Money said. “We’ve built real relationships with the team. Every time I stop in, it feels like visiting friends.”
Four Patients. Four Transformations.
To date, Rebirth has helped four patients of NHC Sparta improve or heal their chronic wounds. These were patients that, despite her nurses best efforts, struggled to see their wounds heal, Hammons said.
Richard Graham, 89
Richard’s heel wound went from 3.7 cm x 3.7 cm x 0.7 cm to 2.1 cm x 1.2 cm after seven treatments.
Lois Selby, 85
Cellulitis left Lois with a stubborn wound. Over 10 grafts, the wound decreased by 50%.
Toni Hansen, 67
Toni’s 3 cm x 3.5 cm diabetic ulcer shrank to 1cm x1 cm after eight grafts.
Maxwell McCormick, 51
Maxwell’s wound measured 19 cm x11cm after a traumatic arm amputation. Through Rebirth’s care, the wound contracted to 1.6 x 1.5 cm, a dramatic, 98% decrease in size for a difficult wound.
Related: Learn about Rebirth Advanced Healing’s 98% Wound Improvement Rate
Why NHC Trusts Rebirth
For Hammons, this partnership is about more than healing wounds:
“Rebirth Advanced Healing has redefined wound care by combining clinical excellence with compassionate, in-home service. Their certified team of specialists consistently deliver high-quality, evidence-based treatments that accelerate healing and restore independence. Rebirth is not just treating wounds, they’re transforming lives.
“That kind of outcome is why we trust Rebirth.”
Outcome-Focused Takeaways
By collaborating with Rebirth Advanced Healing, NHC HomeCare Sparta…
- Protected its 5-star rating and zero-penalty status
- Freed up nursing schedules, allowing more time for other patients
- Brought its budget back on track
- Delivered measurable healing outcomes that patients, families, and nurses can see
For other home health agencies, this story is proof that even a small, rural office can deliver advanced wound care, improve financial health, and keep its team focused on what matters most: patient care.
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