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The Waters Of Cheatham in Ashland City, TN

The Waters Of Cheatham is a nursing home community in Ashland City, TN.

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The Waters Of Cheatham in Ashland City, TN

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  • Outdoors

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  • Trees

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  • Dining

    A festive spread featuring red velvet cake and pumpkin pie on vibrant orange plates.

  • Landscaping

    Entrance sign for The Waters of Cheatham located on River Road.

  • Outdoor

    A view of a winding road leading into a grassy area under a cloudy sky.

  • Healthcare

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  • Rehabilitation

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  • Wheelchair

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2501 River Road, Ashland City, TN 37015

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3.8 from 57 reviews
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Overall Review of The Waters Of Cheatham

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Therapy and rehab stand out

Rehabilitation and therapy get consistently strong feedback from residents and families.

Many reviewers describe physical therapy and short-term rehabilitation as a key reason their loved ones improved, with therapists who are professional and supportive. Several also single out the therapy department as top notch and willing to adjust to a patient’s needs during the stay. The community also offers nursing support within a skilled nursing setting, which aligns with the rehab-focused experiences people report.

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff caring and responsive

The caregiving is often described as attentive, respectful, and quick to respond.

A large number of reviews emphasize kindness, compassion, and respect from nurses and caregivers, often mentioning that concerns were addressed quickly. Several reviewers describe staff who keep residents engaged with activities, help families feel supported, or respond promptly when dietary needs create a problem. Some reviews are negative about care and communication, but the dominant experience in the positive comments is that residents are treated with genuine concern.

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Cleanliness and upkeep are concerns

Cleanliness and facility condition are recurring points of dissatisfaction in reviews.

Several reviewers report unpleasant odors and say rooms, hallways, or restrooms feel old and in need of updates. A few comments also describe poor room upkeep, including issues with how spaces were kept during a stay. On the other hand, some reviews directly say the building was clean and that it smelled good, suggesting the experience may vary by area or time.

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Activities and home-like feel

Residents and families mention a comfortable environment and ongoing activities.

Some reviews describe a home-like setting and a comfortable environment that made the stay easier for residents. Others specifically mention that there are activities available, and a few reviewers describe the setting as quiet. A separate set of reviews focuses on operational issues rather than activities, but multiple comments still point to day-to-day engagement as a positive.

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Food and dietary needs vary

Food quality and dietary handling are mixed in the reviews.

One reviewer with a food intolerance described staff responding quickly and finding an alternative they could eat, including enjoying meals during the stay. Other reviews take the opposite view, describing the food as bad or disagreeable. While the community offers dietary-related dining support, reviews reflect very different experiences day to day.

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Memory and dementia care is disputed

Care experiences for residents with dementia are inconsistent across reviews.

Some reviewers mention dementia or memory issues and describe accommodations they felt were handled appropriately, such as moving a resident when shared room needs became difficult. Other reviews raise serious concerns about how dementia-related care was managed, including complaints about safety and basic needs. Taken together, feedback suggests memory care outcomes depend heavily on the individual situation and the staff/resident handling reported by families.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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

  • Nashville International (22 miles away) Nashville International (22 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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

Restaurants

  • Sidelines Grill (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Riverview Restaurant (3.2 miles)
  • El Rey Mexican Restaurant (3.2 miles)
  • Blue Moon Riverfront Grille (10.2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (10.4 miles)
  • Wayback Burgers (10.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Empson Drug Co. (3.4 miles)
  • Ashland City Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Kingston Springs Pharmacy (10.3 miles)
  • The Village Primary Care & Dispensary (11.1 miles)
  • Pleasant View Pharmacy (11.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (11.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Centennial Medical Center At Ashland City (3.4 miles)
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation (13.2 miles)
  • Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital (14 miles)
  • Saint Thomas Heart - Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital (14.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Frist Clinic Family Care (3.4 miles)
  • Ashland City Primary Care (3.4 miles)
  • Ben M Shoemaker D (3.5 miles)
  • Family Health Center (4.7 miles)
  • Koay, Kelly MD, TriStar Family Care (10.3 miles)
  • Frist Clinic Family Care (10.3 miles)
  • Rucki Chiropractic Center (10.6 miles)

Parks

  • White Bluff/Kingston Springs (9.6 miles)
  • West Park (11.2 miles)
  • Balthrop Park (11.5 miles)
  • Richland Park (12.6 miles)
  • Centennial Park (14.1 miles)

Transportation

  • John C Tune Airport (JWN) (9.8 miles)
  • Corporate Flight Management (9.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (10.8 miles)
  • The Well Coffeehouse (11.7 miles)
  • Frothy Monkey (11.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (14.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christian Church Disciples (11.2 miles)
  • Bellevue Presbyterian Church (12.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Bellevue 12 (11.6 miles)

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