Interim Healthcare of East Tennessee in Morristown, TN

Pros

• The Interim Team is appreciated for their timely communication and trustworthy care.
• Brooke is described as a guardian angel aiding the patient’s journey to better health.
• Brooke exceeded expectations in every aspect of care.
• Each visit with Brooke contributed to healing and pain relief, aided by her attention to detail and encouragement.
• Josh Collins is hailed as the best PT the patient has ever had, professional and motivating.
• Josh took time to answer questions and helped the patient reach major milestones, such as biking, stairs, and walking without assistive devices.

Cons

• They do not recommend using this company for many reasons.
• They ignore patients' phone calls and even block numbers.
• They fail to provide the supplies needed to care for themselves and do not help when needed.
• They mishandle wound care, with a wound VAC not sealed properly, contributing to a bone infection.
• They force patients to buy supplies out of pocket despite insurance coverage.
• They should be avoided, especially for elderly patients.

Review

Interim Healthcare of East Tennessee is best suited for adults recovering from surgery who want hands-on, in-home physical therapy and can actively engage in a structured rehab plan. When mobility restoration is the priority and a family member can coordinate scheduling, orders, and follow-through, this provider can deliver tangible gains. The superior performance of some therapists translates into meaningful progress, patients who commit to the program often move from limited function to stairs, steps, and routine activities more quickly than expected. In short, this service is a strong fit for proactive individuals who value direct PT contact and daily accountability from skilled therapists.

Those weighing alternatives should consider options for elderly patients who require reliable, uninterrupted administrative support and consistent supplies. The reviews highlight that administrative responsiveness and supply coordination are the Achilles’ heel for this agency. If the care plan hinges on timely wound care supplies, dressing changes, or equipment management, uncertainties in communication and service logistics can derail progress. Families facing complex or high-touch needs, such as wound VAC care or multispecialty coordination, may find more dependable partners elsewhere.

On the positive side, the standout therapists leave a lasting impression. The rehab stories emphasize a level of commitment and expertise that translates into real mobility gains: a knee-replacement recovery where sessions consistently push the patient beyond perceived limits, culminating in riding a stationary bike, navigating stairs, and reducing dependence on assistive devices within weeks. The early contact and rapid scheduling after hospital discharge also matter, creating a therapy window where momentum drives outcomes. Brooke’s diligence and the overall team approach contribute to a credible argument that skilled therapy can be the primary driver of improvement.

Yet the private experience recounted by several families underscores consistent, troubling gaps. Repeated complaints describe unreturned calls, blocked numbers, and a sense that needs for supplies, especially wound care materials and dressings, were never met in a timely fashion. In at least one account, the wound VAC was mismanaged for an extended period, with orders stalled and the elder patient left without essential items. The risk is not merely inconvenience; it is a potential deterioration in condition when administration fails to back up clinical care. The most serious concerns touch elderly safety and the likelihood of avoidable complications when care coordination breaks down.

Considering the balance of strengths and weaknesses, the strongest case for Interim Healthcare rests on the quality of the therapy itself and the personal dedication of certain therapists. When therapy is the primary objective and a robust care liaison guarantees timely orders, the program can deliver impressive functional gains. However, those gains are vulnerable to the systemic issues that repeatedly surface in reviews: inconsistent communication, supply delays, and gaps in administrative responsiveness. For families prioritizing stability and predictable logistics, particularly for patients with complex wound care needs or multi-discipline requirements, these gaps heavily temper the value proposition.

The recommended approach for families evaluating Interim is to secure a concrete, written care plan with a designated point person, and to verify that a specific therapist (such as a proven performer) will be assigned for the duration of the rehab window. Insist on guaranteed response times for calls and orders, a clear escalation path, and a weekly progress check. If wound care or equipment supply is part of the plan, request a stand-alone supply workflow with accountability, including date-stamped orders and confirmations of fulfillment. For those who can tolerate the administrative risk in exchange for top-tier therapy, Interim may be a strong match, but for seniors with fragile systems, or for households that cannot tolerate supply and communication gaps, pursuing alternatives with a more reliable support backbone is prudent. In decision-making terms, this agency earns merit where therapy quality is paramount and care coordination is safeguarded; it flags risk where administrative gaps threaten safety and consistency.

Parks

• Morristown Dog Park At Jaycee Field (0.7 miles)
• Panther Creek State Park (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

• Faith Independent Baptist Church (1.1 miles)
• Temple Baptist Church (1.7 miles)
• Trinity United Methodist Church (2.2 miles)
• Bethel United Methodist Church (2.4 miles)
• Mountain View District of Holston Conference UMC (2.6 miles)
• Westside Christian Church (3 miles)
• St Patrick Catholic Church (4.4 miles)

Restaurants

• Mexico Lindo East (1.6 miles)
• Olive Garden (1.9 miles)
• Akita Express Japanese Grill (1.9 miles)
• Auntie Anne's (2.1 miles)
• Zaxby's (2.5 miles)
• Sonic Drive-In (3.2 miles)
• Chick-Fil-A (4 miles)

Theaters

• AMC CLASSIC College Square 12 (2.1 miles)

Physicians

• Hamblen Anesthesia (2.1 miles)
• Ut Surgical Associates (2.2 miles)
• Helen Ross McNabb Center (2.7 miles)
• Lakeway Family Clinic (2.7 miles)
• Sachdev Arvinder MD (2.8 miles)
• Healthstar Physicians PC (2.8 miles)
• Dr Wetmore (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (2.7 miles)
• McFarland Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
• McFarland Pharmacy & Apothecary (2.7 miles)
• Morristown Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
• M D Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
• Walgreens (3.9 miles)
• Fountain Plaza Pharmacy (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

• Morristown Regional Cancer Center (3 miles)
• Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System (3 miles)
• Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association (3 miles)

Transportation

• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (8.4 miles)
• U-Haul (9.1 miles)
• U-Haul (13.7 miles)

Cafes

• Gelato Brothers Brew Bros Coffee (11.5 miles)