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Overview of Nhc HealthCare, Sequatchie

Nhc HealthCare, Sequatchie is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Dunlap, Tennessee. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents with ongoing or complex medical needs. With 47 beds, the home is smaller in scale, giving staff and residents the opportunity to get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time attributed to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, giving residents a temporary care setting focused on recovery, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver is traveling or needs time to recover.

An on-site beauty and barber shop lets residents arrange grooming within the community. Dietitian and chef-approved meals are tailored to individual nutritional needs. Randy Scott Reynolds serves as the administrator, and the combination of skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and respite care may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support, a temporary recovery stay, or a family whose usual caregiver needs time away.

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Overview of Ahc Dyersburg

Ahc Dyersburg provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, making the community suitable for residents who need ongoing clinical support rather than help only with occasional daily tasks. The home has 130 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet during their stay.

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Overview of Kirby Pines

Kirby Pines is a luxurious life care community in Memphis, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community is dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life through a full continuum of care within a 60-acre setting. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and healthy meals are among the services provided to help residents maintain their independence. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Games, fitness programs, and social events foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. The community’s memory care setting can also accommodate up to 30 residents, ensuring their comfort and safety. Along with on-site amenities, like walking trails, an indoor pool, and four specialty dining rooms, local amenities in Memphis are also easily accessible. This life care community has comprehensive care options and upscale amenities, making it a great choice for senior living in Tennessee.

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Alta Heights Post Acute

813 South Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Overview of Alta Heights Post Acute

Alta Heights Post Acute provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Goodlettsville, TN, along with hospice, memory, palliative, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include round the clock nursing support. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious illness or end of life needs. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. The community has 90 beds, and total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 1 minute per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Short term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services are available, with an expansive rehabilitation gym where residents can receive therapy within the community during recovery. Spacious courtyards and common areas offer shared indoor and outdoor spaces. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care.

Alta Heights Post Acute may be a good fit for someone who needs short term respite or rehabilitation, or whose care needs include ongoing nursing, memory, hospice, or palliative support. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently. Benjamin Anderson serves as administrator, and Goodlettsville SNF Healthcare operates the community.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Crossville

Life Care Center of Crossville is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Crossville, Tennessee. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support recovery and functional work without requiring residents to arrange those services elsewhere.

The community has 122 beds and may be a good fit for a resident whose needs require ongoing licensed nursing care or rehabilitation services. A beauty salon and barber shop let residents receive grooming services on site, while transportation is available for needs outside the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when personal savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay offers another way to pay for care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident. Cathy Marie Jones Howe serves as administrator, and Crossville Medical Investors operates the community.

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Overview of Westwood Health and Rehabilitation

Westwood Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Decaturville, TN, offering skilled nursing care with licensed nurses on site around the clock. Short term rehabilitation and therapy support residents who need temporary care focused on rehabilitation. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 90 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident a space of their own, while a semi-private room means sharing the living space. Barber and beauty services are available on site, so residents can receive grooming services without arranging travel elsewhere.

Nurse staffing totals 3h 14m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to use applicable public benefits or pay directly for care. Melinda M. Wade serves as administrator, and Black Wolf Healthcare operates the community; Westwood Health and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care, short term rehabilitation, or a temporary respite stay.

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Overview of Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and respite care in Johnson City, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while respite care supports short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since moving between care levels does not require leaving the community. The home has 79 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, allowing families to use Medicare for eligible short term skilled care or pay directly.

Residents can use the therapy gym for outpatient care and rehabilitation services, keeping therapy on site rather than requiring transportation elsewhere. An in house salon supports grooming appointments, the chapel hosts weekly spiritual programs, and secure courtyards provide outdoor walking space. Pets are allowed. Keith Boyce is the administrator, and LP Johnson City operates the community.

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Overview of The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta

Located in Sparta, Tennessee, The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta offers nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. The community can accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a supervised environment. 24-hour staffing also allows residents to receive care whenever needed.

Administered by Justin Freeman, the community can accommodate up to 60 older adults. Moreover, residents receive a total of 3 hours and 24 minutes of nursing care per day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families these payment methods to use toward care.

Rehabilitation services provide residents with recovery supporton-site. Moreover, housekeeping, laundry, and dining are available to help with residents’ household tasks. Meanwhile, the area has a Walk Score of 44 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. The community can also arrange transportation for residents’ off-site appointments.

A salon and barbershop allow residents to receive personal grooming services on-site, while the library provides a space for leisure. Religious services are also available for those who wish to participate.

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Overview of Hillview Health Center

Hillview Health Center provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Elizabethton, TN. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care offers supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. The 76-bed community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support and dementia care in the same setting.

Rehabilitation services are available, so rehabilitation can be part of a resident’s care. The community’s specific programs include Home Health and Dementia Care. Hillview Health Center has served the area since 1965.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Joshua Lee Cannon serves as administrator, and Ocoee Hillview Health Center operates the community. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently.

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Overview of White House Health Care

White House Health Care provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, and respite care in White House, TN. Nursing and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. Respite care is available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs time away, so the community may suit someone who needs nursing care or a family arranging temporary support.

The facility has 140 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 44 minutes per resident each day, representing the recorded amount of nursing staff time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options based on eligibility and available funds.

A short term rehab program and rehabilitation services are offered here, allowing residents to receive recovery focused care within the facility during a short term stay. Sandi Sparkman serves as administrator.

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Nursing Homes in Tennessee at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5