Doley Bell

Partial Transcript: Doley Bell introduces himself and briefly talks about his length of time at Carolina and his hobbies.

Segment Synopsis: Doley Bell.

Keywords: Carolina Village; fishing; gardens; Doley Bell

Subjects: Who is Doley Bell?

Partial Transcript: Doley talks about his career history, first at GE and then he moved to Carolina Village in 1976.

Segment Synopsis: Doley talks about what he did before he came to Carolina Village.

Keywords: General Electric

Subjects: Doley Bell’s career history.

Partial Transcript: Doley talks about the history of Carolina Village and how it became a reality. He mentions all the people who continued to push until the project was finalized. He explains the roles everyone played in the creation of Carolina Village.

Segment Synopsis: A brief history of the village.

Keywords: Ken Youngblood; Larry Butler; chamber of commerce.; Dr. Cosgrove

Subjects: A brief history of Carolina Village and everyone who made it possible.

Partial Transcript: Doley feels the original momentum came from all the people who felt that a project like the Village needed to be built in Henderson County NC. They refused to give up.

Segment Synopsis: What kept the project moving forward?

Keywords: Henderson County NC

Subjects: : What was the momentum behind the getting Carolina Village completed?

Partial Transcript: Doley talks about all the obstacles to get over during the project. Getting all the pieces to come together smoothly was an obstacle. Financing, land purchase, sales etc. were just a few. On-site health care and independent living were new concepts in Hendersonville so there was some resistance. The strong leadership, Dr. Cosgrove, Ken Youngblood, Dan Gibson, and Larry Butler, helped to instill confidence in the project. The response was so strong that phase 2 began as soon as phase 1 was finished.

Segment Synopsis: Doley talks about all the obstacles involved in getting the Village completed and all the people involved who helped finalize the project.

Keywords: independent living; on-site health care; Obstacles

Subjects: All the obstacles to get over during the creation of Carolina Village. How do you sell a new concept?

Partial Transcript: Doley explains what he thinks made Carolina Village unique in those early days. Carolina Village offered services to retirees that Henderson County did not have.

Segment Synopsis: Doley outlines what makes Carolina Village unique.

Keywords: nursing home; retirees; health care

Subjects: What made Carolina Village unique in the early days?

Partial Transcript: Doley arrived in 1976 as the assistant administrator. This was his first interaction with elders and a nursing home environment.

Segment Synopsis: Doley Bell interacts with the elder.

Keywords: nursing home; Assistant administrator

Subjects: What was it like when Doley arrived at Carolina Village?

Partial Transcript: Doley talks about conversations he had with the residents and what he learned from them and why they were at Carolina Village. He learned that the residents enjoyed a life of independent living. They felt secure, safe, and cared for. Most did not want to be a burden to their families.

Segment Synopsis: Bell hears the many reasons why retirees moved to Carolina Village.

Keywords: independent living

Subjects: Doley learns what drew most of the residents to Carolina Village.

Partial Transcript: Henderson County now has many retirement homes. What makes Carolina Village special? Doley feels the sense of community is what makes Carolina Village special. He also feels the quality of service provided at the Village is outstanding.

Segment Synopsis: Doley explains what he thinks makes Carolina Village special.

Keywords: Henderson County; retirement homes

Subjects: What makes Carolina Village stand out from other retirement homes?

Partial Transcript: Doley gives a few examples of the sense of community. Doley relates a personal experience where the residents and staff came together to support him during a difficult time. Both staff and residents benefit from the strong support at Carolina Village.

Segment Synopsis: Bell gives some examples of the sense of community.

Keywords: personal experience

Subjects: What creates the sense of community at Carolina Village?

Partial Transcript: Doley expands on the sense of community felt at Carolina Village. The sense of community also spills into the staff. Many are long term employees.

Segment Synopsis: How the staff also feels a sense of community.

Keywords: long term employees

Subjects: The sense of community spills over on to the staff.

Partial Transcript: Doley talks about the relationships between the staff and the residents and how those relationships strengthen the sense of community. There is no tipping allowed. In the early days, an Employee Appreciation fund was set up. The fund is divided up among all the employees according to hours worked.

Segment Synopsis: The staff feels appreciated.

Keywords: Employee Appreciation fund

Subjects: How do the relationships between the staff and the residents strengthen the sense of community?

Partial Transcript: Doley briefly talks about traditions established at Carolina Village.

Segment Synopsis: Traditions.

Keywords: Traditions

Subjects: What are some of the traditions at Carolina Village

Partial Transcript: Doley talks about why the history of Carolina Village is important. Carolina Village was created by people who had a vision. There was nothing like it in the area. It is important to remember the history of how Carolina Village began a reality. In most cases, residents are happy with the decision to move to Carolina Village. Daily life and Health care is very satisfactory.

Segment Synopsis: The history of Carolina Village and how it is different from any other retirement home in the area.

Keywords: vision

Subjects: Why it is important to remember the history of Carolina Village.

Partial Transcript: Doley talks about the wider impact Carolina Village has on the community at large. Carolina village works hard to source items from the local community. They try to employee local residents and use local contractors. Carolina Village provides a large employer base in Henderson County.

Segment Synopsis: The many projects Carolina Village is involved in benefiting the community.

Keywords: local economy

Subjects: What impact does Carolina Village have on the community at large?

Partial Transcript: Doley discussed the committees and groups at Carolina Village that support the local community. Doley mentions the organizations Carolina Village works with and supports. Reading Buddies and Council on Aging are a couple. The Hunger Walk is a long-term event that Carolina Village participates in.

Segment Synopsis: How Carolina Village works to support the community.

Keywords: Council on Aging; Hunger Walk; Reading Buddies

Subjects: What are some of the committees and programs supported by Carolina Village?

Partial Transcript: Doley shares a funny story regarding a resident at 101 who failed her driver’s test. The resident continued to drive while the residents continued to complain and how he tried to resolve the situation.

Segment Synopsis: Doley tells a funny story about one of the residents.

Keywords: driver’s test

Subjects: Doley relates a funny story

Partial Transcript: Doley talks about his most inspiring experience at Carolina Village. Spending time talking with the residents always picked up his spirits. The gratitude he felt from the residents and families was very inspiring.

Segment Synopsis: Doley says talking to the residents is inspiring.

Keywords: Inspiring experience

Subjects: What did Doley find inspiring while working at Carolina Village?

Partial Transcript: Doley feels the essence of Carolina Village is the people, the early leadership, department heads, general staff, and the residents.

Segment Synopsis: What makes up the essence of Carolina Village?

Keywords: Leadership

Subjects: What is the essence of Carolina Village?

Partial Transcript: Doley expands on who he feels were and are the key people at Carolina Village. He mentions Ken Youngblood, the volunteer board, Dan Gibson, Jim Grafton, and David Kelly giving them credit for the continued success of Carolina Village. It was a great blend of visionaries and practical people who kept the Village going.

Segment Synopsis: Remembering all the people who made Carolina Village a reality.

Keywords: Dan Gibson; David Kelly; Jim Grafton; volunteer board; Ken Youngblood

Subjects: Doley expands on what he thinks is the essence of Carolina Village.