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3.7 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation
common13 reviews mention this
Staff kindness is a recurring plus
Residents and families consistently describe the staff as caring, helpful, and compassionate.
Many reviewers say nurses and CNAs treated their loved ones with warmth, dignity, and attentiveness. Several families describe feeling guided and supported during serious illness or end-of-life time, and they credit both direct care staff and administration with making things easier. A few comments also mention management being reachable when help is needed.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Call response can be slow
Some reviewers report long waits to get help after using the call button.
At least two reviewers describe trouble getting timely assistance, including long waits and delayed responses to call button requests. One review also points to weekend coverage concerns and says the facility did not act quickly enough when help was requested. These accounts directly raise concerns about responsiveness during potentially urgent moments.
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Food quality feels inconsistent
Food experiences are mixed, with some families praising kitchen thoughtfulness while others report dissatisfaction.
One reviewer says the food was horrible, pairing that complaint with broader concerns about the stay. Another reviewer highlights kitchen staff making sure their loved one had food she would eat, describing it as thoughtful support during a difficult time. Taken together, experiences with meals vary by family.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is mixed
Cleanliness feedback is uneven, with some noting issues and others saying the environment feels clean.
One reviewer reports very poor cleaning, including pests around bathroom toilets. Another says the facility had a clean and friendly environment and credits staff with going above and beyond. These contrasting comments suggest cleanliness perceptions may differ across rooms or times.
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PT and OT satisfaction varies
Rehab experiences arenât consistent, with some praising therapy progress and others criticizing PT/OT care.
A family member credits the therapy department with helping their loved one regain independence after surgery, and they also mention transportation support for dialysis appointments. In contrast, another reviewer calls PT/OT a total joke and says they would not recommend the facility for those needs. The rehab experience appears to depend heavily on the reviewerâs situation and outcomes.
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Features
Housing
140 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Mountain Holler (9.7 miles)
Hibachi House (17.1 miles)
McDonald's (18 miles)
Clarence's Drive-In (20.3 miles)
IHOP (21 miles)
Blue Mountain Pizza (21 miles)
Twisted Laurel (21.1 miles)
Hospitals
Unicoi County Memorial Hospital (16.8 miles)
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (23.4 miles)
Physicians
Unaka Internal Medicine (17.3 miles)
Colinger J W Jr MD PC (17.7 miles)
Peterson Family Healthcare (18.2 miles)
Mountain Medicine (20 miles)
FamilyCare Home (20.9 miles)
Parkway Medical Group Black Mountain (21.4 miles)
French Broad Pediatrics (21.4 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (17.8 miles)
Healthridge Pharmacy (21 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (21.3 miles)
Ingle's Market (21.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (22.4 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (22.5 miles)
Ingles Market (22.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Limestone Cove First United Methodist Church (18.6 miles)
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