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Life Care Center of Gray

Life Care Center of Gray is an assisted living community in Gray, TN.

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area featuring elegant decor and inviting ambiance.

  • Decor

    A beautifully arranged dining room featuring an elegant table setting adorned with flowers and soft lighting.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a comfortable sofa, a wooden coffee table, and decorative artwork on the walls.

  • Building

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  • Architecture

    A welcoming entrance featuring elegant columns leading to a well-designed home.

  • Windows

    A cozy waiting area featuring a wooden bench, decorative plants, and artwork on the wall.

  • Landscaping

    Entrance to the Life Care Center of Gray, featuring well-maintained landscaping and flags.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A caregiver assisting an elderly woman on a fitness machine, promoting health and rehabilitation.

  • Flag

    Entrance to Life Care Center with flags and landscaping.

  • Healthcare

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  • Rehabilitation

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791 Old Gray Station Rd, Gray, TN 37615

To contact a resident: (423) 477-7146

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Life Care Center of Gray

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab drive progress

Rehab and therapy progress is a repeated focus in reviews.

Multiple residents and families describe therapy as active and helpful, including physical and occupational therapy supporting stronger movement and recovery. A few reviews point to the therapy team working multiple times a day and staying focused on improving quality of life. Families also credit rehab leadership and therapists by name, including follow-through when needs come up. Not every stay is described the same way, but overall therapy is one of the most consistent reasons people feel positive about care.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food is a mixed experience

Dining quality comes up often, with both praise and complaints.

Some reviews say the meals were better than what families expected, and a few describe residents enjoying the food. Others specifically call out the dining as excellent or note it as a strength. At the same time, several reviews complain the food was terrible or cold, including accounts involving dehydration or meal refusal. Because both ends show up in the feedback, it seems to vary by situation and need.

  • A cozy dining area featuring elegant decor and inviting ambiance.
  • A beautifully arranged dining room featuring an elegant table setting adorned with flowers and soft lighting.
common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and families mention regular activities throughout stays.

Reviews describe community-planned events like parties and special celebrations, along with resident-focused group time. Some families mention structured programming such as singing groups and regular gatherings. There are also mentions of resident interests being accommodated, including bingo-style days. A few reviews also talk about meetings that help keep families, residents, and staff on the same page.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and laundry reliability vary

Cleanliness concerns, including laundry issues, come up repeatedly.

Some reviews highlight that the facility looks clean and does not smell, and others say the building is kept in good shape. Still, multiple comments raise concerns that can affect comfort and trust, including mattresses that looked worn and bathrooms that could be cleaned more often. Several families specifically mention laundry problems, including lost items or clothing returning under the wrong labels. There are also complaints describing older-condition impressions in certain areas, especially for residents with memory needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 133 resident community capacity 133 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tri-Cities Regional (5 miles away) Tri-Cities Regional (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Gray, Tennessee is a bustling area with convenient access to essential amenities for senior living. With several pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS nearby, managing medications and healthcare needs is easily accessible. There are also reputable physicians like Greg Moore, DDS, PC, FAGD, and Genesis Family Healthcare close by for medical care. In terms of dining options, there are popular chain restaurants like McDonald's and Wendy's as well as local favorites like Pal's. Places of worship such as Boones Creek Christian Church offer spiritual support and community engagement. Transportation services from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and U-Haul Moving & Storage provide convenience for getting around the area. Additionally, Winged Deer Park offers a tranquil outdoor space for leisure and relaxation. Overall, Gray, Tennessee provides a well-rounded environment for comfortable senior living with various amenities within easy reach.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Food City Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Ingles Market (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
  • Colonial Heights Pharmacy (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Greg Moore, DDS, PC, FAGD (1.9 miles)
  • Genesis Family Healthcare (3.4 miles)
  • State Of Franklin Healthcare-Sleep Center (3.8 miles)
  • ReVIDA Recovery Center (4 miles)
  • Rejuva Laser Skin Center (4.3 miles)
  • Quality of Life Hematology & Onocology (4.4 miles)
  • HMG Primary Care at Johnson City (4.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pal's (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.2 miles)
  • Waffle House (2.3 miles)
  • Yuimaru Kitchen (4.3 miles)
  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Boones Creek Christian Church (2.4 miles)
  • Discover Life Church (4 miles)
  • Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren (5.6 miles)
  • Covenant Presbyterian Church (5.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (4.4 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (4.6 miles)
  • Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Open Doors Coffeehouse (7.1 miles)

Parks

  • Winged Deer Park (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Center For Women's Health (4.9 miles)
  • Franklin Woods Community Hospital (5.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Johnson City 14 (6.1 miles)

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