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Overview of Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center

Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Paris, TN offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home care provides long-term residential support, while skilled nursing gives residents licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, palliative care focuses on comfort alongside treatment, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care may suit someone who needs supervised memory care or a family seeking short-term support for a resident. Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center has 127 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Rehabilitation services support residents who need short-term recovery care without arranging rehabilitation elsewhere.

Scheduled transportation helps residents attend planned trips beyond the community, and a salon provides on-site access to grooming services. Wendy Oliver serves as the administrator, and Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation Cent operates the community.

A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable category. Some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select outings independently.

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Overview of Quality Center for Rehabilitation & Healing

Quality Center for Rehabilitation & Healing provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Lebanon, TN. Nursing and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time or a family seeking temporary support. The center has 280 beds, so there are more residents, staff, and usually programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time available for each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Rehabilitation services include short-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and orthopedic rehabilitation, giving residents with those needs access to time-limited recovery support and specialized orthopedic programming. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Julie Grisham serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Rhea County

Life Care Center of Rhea County provides nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in Dayton, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Several care levels are available, which may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who could move between care levels without leaving the community.

Opened in 2012, the community has 89 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Kate A. Swafford serves as administrator, and Dayton Medical Investors operates the community.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. The Walk Score is 51 / 100, a somewhat walkable area where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still handle some nearby errands independently. Rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of a resident’s care, while landscaped grounds and courtyards offer outdoor space; residents can also use the beauty salon and barber shop for grooming, access a fine dining program for meals, and keep a pet at the community.

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Overview of Nhc HealthCare, Smithville

Nhc HealthCare, Smithville is a nursing home in Smithville, TN, providing skilled nursing care. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The home has 114 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3h 31m per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to resident care. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.

An on-site beauty and barber shop allows residents to receive grooming services within the community. Dietitian and chef-approved meals are tailored to nutritional needs, and Caris Hospice is a named program at the home. Nhc HealthCare, Smithville may be a good fit for someone who needs around-the-clock nursing support, a temporary rehabilitation stay or respite care, and Ryan Vaden serves as the administrator.

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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 3 hours and 45 minutes 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 The Waters of Shelbyville

The Waters of Shelbyville is a trusted nursing home in Shelbyville, TN, offering a wide range of care options, including long-term care, memory care, hospice care, respite care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Featuring newly-renovated amenities and spacious, private rooms in a clean and home-like setting, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Nutritional services, pain management, and 24-hour care are among the excellent services dedicated to residents’ welfare. The community also provides individualized care plans tailored to residents’ needs and habits.

Light physical activities, social events, and various recreational programs provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy communal areas and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Shops, churches, and other local amenities also surround the area, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home ensures older adults can thrive in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Tennessee.

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Overview of Nhc HealthCare, Pulaski

Nhc HealthCare, Pulaski provides nursing home, skilled nursing, home care, and hospice care in Pulaski, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while home care supports care in a person’s residence and hospice care focuses on comfort for someone with a life limiting illness.

Short term rehabilitation and therapy services give residents clinical support during recovery. The community has 102 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 28 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing staff time assigned to each resident.

Douglas Wong serves as the administrator. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families can use any of those listed payment methods toward care.

An on site beauty and barber shop lets residents receive grooming services without arranging transportation, while dietitian and chef approved meals are tailored to nutritional needs. NHC HomeCare and Caris Hospice are named programs for the community’s home care and hospice services, and the combination of short term rehabilitation and skilled nursing may be a good fit for someone who needs clinical support while recovering.

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Overview of Nashville Center for Rehabilitation Center and Healing

Nashville Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. A premier nursing home that has been awarded a list of accolades, some of which are from the U.S. News and World Report ranking them as the Best Nursing Home; they have exceeded expectations for its short-term care. Nashville Center is a tightly-knit community where residents are able to relax and renew themselves.
A member of the CareRite healthcare, Nashville Center offers an array of recovery services that help have a fast healing journey– orthopedic rehabilitation, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and wound care. Other luxurious services include its chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining service. 

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Overview of Life Care Center of Athens

Life Care Center of Athens is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Athens, TN. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while the nursing home setting supports residents who need ongoing care and daily assistance. Rehabilitation services include inpatient and outpatient care. A resident can receive therapy while staying at the community or attend treatment without an inpatient stay.

The home has 128 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 26m per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. A beauty salon and barber shop let residents arrange grooming on site, and available transportation can support trips arranged through the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Joshua Malone serves as administrator, and Life Care Centers of America operates the community.

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Overview of Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation

Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing services in Covington, TN. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Together, these care types make Magnolia Creek a good fit for a resident whose needs can change over time and who could remain in the same community as those needs develop.

The community has 156 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents and staff than a smaller home. Rehabilitation services support residents working to regain or maintain function during care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Deniece Caldwell serves as administrator, and Covington TN Opco operates the community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Care in Tennessee at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tennessee. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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