Page 26 of Best Senior Care in Tennessee

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Overview of Island Home Park Health and Rehab

A member of Hillcrest Community, Island Home Park Health is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that has been providing service for many families since 1960; they have strived to be one of the nursing homes that offer a top-notch level of service. Management ensures that the mental, physical, and emotional needs of their residents are met and satisfied; they provide a personalized care program that is focused on the specific needs of each unique individual. Marian Manor is where opportunities happen, and where residents feel as if they’re home away from home.

Island Home offers a range of services such as short-term and sub-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitative services, and long-term care; to name a few of the highlighted services including specializing in respiratory care, wound care, IV therapy, and bariatric care. 

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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 7 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 Nhc HealthCare, Cookeville

Nhc HealthCare, Cookeville serves the Cookeville, Tennessee, area with nursing care, skilled nursing, home care, hospice care, long-term living, and short-term rehabilitation. On-site physical recovery programs assist individuals during temporary stays, while respite care offers brief placement when family caregivers require time away. Residential amenities include dietitian- and chef-approved meal plans, an outdoor relaxation area, and a beauty and barber shop.

Operating with 104 beds, the center is managed by administrator Jeremy E. Stoner and operator National Health. Staffing records indicate an average of 3 hours and 36 minutes of nurse coverage per resident daily. Funding options include Medicare for qualifying stays, Medicaid for ongoing assistance, and private payments.

Prospective representatives seeking long-term placement or temporary rehabilitation can contact Nhc HealthCare, Cookeville, directly to verify service options, ask about daily schedules, or discuss financial requirements.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village

Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village is a nursing home in Old Hickory, TN that provides skilled nursing care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight during recovery or a longer-term stay.

The community opened in 2012 and has 124 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 30m per resident/day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day.

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services allow therapy to be part of a stay or provided through outpatient care, while post-surgical care and IV therapy address specific clinical needs. A salon and spa support on-site grooming, and landscaped grounds and courtyards provide outdoor areas for residents to use. Dining includes a fine dining program with a certified dietitian, connecting meal service with professional dietary oversight.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid may matter when savings do not cover a long stay. Vasile “Vasya” Malenchii serves as administrator, and Nashville Medical Investors operates the community.

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Overview of Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Memphis, TN, providing ongoing nursing care and help with daily needs in a residential setting. With 188 beds, it is a larger community, with more residents and staff, and usually more programming. Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay for nursing home care.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 24m per resident per day. That figure represents the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Felix Strickland serves as administrator, and Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation operates the community.

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Overview of Huntsville Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center

Huntsville Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care and skilled nursing in Huntsville, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing services offer ongoing support with licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care includes supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, while palliative care supports symptom management during serious illness. Respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of services can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, as well as a family seeking short term support or specialized care.

The community has 96 beds. Allison McKenney serves as administrator, and Huntsville TN OPCO operates the facility. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 26 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 pay for care.

Rehabilitation services support recovery without arranging care at another location. The facility also provides memory care support, IV therapy and wound care, bariatric care, diabetic care and monitoring, postsurgical care and pain management, along with cardiac, stroke and orthopedic rehabilitation. Chef prepared meals, therapeutic diets and dietitian consultations address differing dietary needs, while in room dining allows a resident to eat in their room.

Outdoor courtyards and landscaped gardens provide places to spend time outside. An on site beauty salon and barber offer personal grooming services within the community.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Gray

Life Care Center of Gray is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Gray, TN. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so residents can receive nursing attention throughout the day and night. Rehabilitation services are also available, allowing residents to receive therapy within the community instead of arranging care elsewhere.

The community has 133 beds. Its Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care program may suit someone living with dementia who needs skilled nursing support, while the Independent & Assisted Living program identifies additional residential care services at the community. Life Care Center of Gray may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care together with rehabilitation services. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily amount of nurse staffing allocated per resident. Ashley Lee serves as administrator, and Gray Medical Investors operates the community. Residents can use the beauty salon and barber shop without arranging those services elsewhere. The community also offers a community re-entry program, with programming focused on helping residents prepare to return to community living.

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Overview of Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center occupies a single-story building at 3909 Covington Pike in Memphis, Tennessee. The 206-bed facility has been operating for 34 years under various operators and is currently run by Memphis Operator, LLC, with Kristian Carr-Grisby as administrator. Care designations include nursing home, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. The Covington Pike corridor carries a Walk Score of 30, so families and staff will almost always need a car.

Current occupancy is 119 of 206 beds, a 58% fill rate. The average length of stay is 99 days; a figure that reflects both short-term rehabilitation cases and residents with longer-term nursing needs.

Staffing runs at 2 hours and 55 minutes of total nursing care per resident per day, with registered nurses providing 49 minutes of that. A doctor is on staff, and a medical director is on site. The 900 square-foot rehabilitation and therapy center supports physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy. Named clinical programs include wound care therapies, IV medication therapy, dysphagia training, a fall management program, and a patient and family education program.

The on-site services list is notably broad for a facility this size: a dentist, podiatrist, dialysis unit, salon and spa, and religious services are all available without leaving the building. Pet therapy is offered. Dining is described as fine dining with gourmet menus. Residents have access to an outdoor courtyard, manicured gardens, a family and resident lounge, in-room cable, and WiFi. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, infection prevention and control, fall and injury prevention, care planning and documentation, resident rights and protections, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep; a wide range of operational areas.

Spring Gate offers a clinically dense, full-service environment in Memphis including dialysis, dentistry, podiatry, and multiple named rehabilitation programs on one campus, and is suited to older adults with complex or layered care needs whose families want specialty services accessible without arranging outside transport.

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Overview of The Village at Bellevue

Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, The Village at Bellevue stands as a premier senior living community offering a harmonious blend of Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services. Embracing a philosophy that champions personal freedom, the community is dedicated to providing the care and support older adults sometimes need while fostering an environment of independence. The idyllic campus, just steps away from downtown Nashville, sets the stage for a vibrant and engaging lifestyle.

The team of expert caregivers at The Village at Bellevue is committed to ensuring residents experience the utmost convenience, with a helping hand always within reach. Around-the-clock availability ensures prompt attention to any maintenance needs, allowing residents to enjoy their lives without the burden of household concerns fully. More than a living space, The Village at Bellevue strives to be a hub where residents effortlessly connect with the people, places, and activities that infuse purpose and joy into their lives. It’s a haven where personalized care meets a commitment to enhancing the overall well-being and independence of each resident.

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Overview of Weakley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Weakley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and nursing home community in Dresden, TN. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock, while short term rehabilitation supports recovery through physical, occupational and speech therapy offered seven days per week. Long term care and respite stays are also available, so the center can suit a family seeking ongoing nursing support, rehabilitation after an illness or injury, or a temporary stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The center has 136 beds and provides 3h 14m of total nurse staffing per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. On site labs and X rays allow certain diagnostic services to take place at the center, while comprehensive wound care addresses residents who need that specialized support. Resident focused care planning uses a multidisciplinary approach.

Residents can use an on site beauty salon for grooming without arranging an outside appointment, and outdoor seating areas provide a place to sit outside. Weekly outings create scheduled opportunities to leave the center, while religious services are available for residents who want that form of support. Dining includes gourmet meals prepared for residents on site.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care or services. Wendy Oliver serves as administrator, and Weakley Healthcare operates the center.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
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    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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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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