Meet the Team

Behind every care plan at The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is a dedicated team of professionals who believe in doing meaningful work with skill, compassion, and heart.

Our Skilled Nursing and Short-Term Rehabilitation team in Alabaster, Alabama is hands-on, responsive, and deeply resident-centered. Leaders stay present and involved, team members take ownership of the care they provide, and departments work together with one shared goal: improving every life we touch.

A Team United by Purpose

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek team includes experienced caregivers, clinicians, therapists, support staff, and leaders who are committed to helping residents achieve the best possible outcomes.

We support residents through Short-Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing care, Complex Medical Care services, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, Hospice support, and daily life enrichment.

Just as importantly, we support families with communication, guidance, and partnership throughout the care journey.

Our team holds one another to the highest standards because our residents deserve the best. We also support one another like family, creating a culture built on accountability, teamwork, compassion, and shared purpose.

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Our Interdisciplinary Care Team

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek’s interdisciplinary team includes:

  • Registered nurses
  • Licensed practical nurses
  • Certified nursing assistants
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physical therapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Speech therapists
  • Social services professionals
  • Dietary professionals
  • Activities staff
  • Behavioral health providers
  • Care coordination specialists

Together, this team supports each resident’s clinical needs, personal preferences, recovery goals, emotional well-being, and quality of life. From rehabilitation after surgery or hospitalization to long term Skilled Nursing care, our team works together to provide thoughtful, coordinated, and compassionate support.

Leadership Team

Rhonda Miller

Director of Nursing Services

Rhonda leads the nursing team with a focus on clinical excellence, resident safety, compassionate care, and strong communication with residents and families.

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Akeim Thames

Assistant Administrator

Akeim supports daily operations and works closely with team members across departments to help ensure residents receive a dependable, high-quality experience.

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Brandon Wilson

Director of Rehab

Brandon leads the rehabilitation team in helping short stay patients and residents improve strength, function, confidence, and independence.

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Chardae Billingsley

Director of Care Coordination

Chardae supports communication, planning, and coordination throughout the care journey, helping residents and families understand progress and next steps.

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Caroline Spieler

Director of Social Services

Caroline helps support residents’ emotional, social, and psychosocial needs while serving as a resource for families throughout transitions in care.

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Lou Lewis

Director of Admissions

Lou helps welcome new residents and families to Buck Creek, providing guidance, support, and clear communication during the admissions process.

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Kilonye McCarter

Rehab Unit Manager

Kilonye supports residents and patients receiving rehabilitation services, helping coordinate care and encourage progress toward recovery goals.

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Elize Schultz

Activities Director

Elize leads life enrichment programming designed to bring connection, engagement, and meaningful moments to residents each day.

What Makes Our Team Different

Our strength comes from the way we work together. At The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek, care is not delivered in silos. Nursing, therapy, social services, admissions, activities, dietary services, and leadership communicate and collaborate, so residents receive care that is responsive, coordinated, and centered on their needs.

We believe every interaction matters. Whether helping a patient take the next step in therapy, answering a family’s question, coordinating a safe transition, or creating a moment of joy during the day, our team is committed to making each person feel important.