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NHC Healthcare - Cookeville

NHC Healthcare - Cookeville is a nursing home community in Cookeville, TN.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room featuring modern decor, wall art, and a television.

  • Decor

    A bright and modern kitchen-dining area showcasing a cozy living space.

  • Building

    A modern building with prominent columns and landscaped surroundings.

  • Architecture

    A picturesque building with columns and manicured landscaping, set against a cloudy sky.

  • Bedroom

    A well-lit hospital room featuring a patient bed and a nightstand.

  • Windows

    A bright and modern gym space equipped for rehabilitation and fitness training.

  • Garden

    A serene patio scene, perfect for relaxation in the sunshine.

  • Artwork

    A serene waiting room featuring a comfortable chair, modern furniture, and calming artwork.

  • Outdoor

    An elderly man receives assistance from a nurse while walking outdoors.

  • Caregiver

    A caregiver poses for a photo with an elderly man in a hospital setting.

815 South Walnut Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501

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

4 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of NHC Healthcare - Cookeville

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and rehab focus

The reviews consistently describe skilled nursing and rehab as the main reason families choose this facility.

Multiple residents and families describe using the facility for post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation needs. Several also frame it as the place to go when skilled nursing is required, rather than a purely assisted-living-style setup. That aligns with the community being positioned as a skilled nursing facility in its care profile.

common 21 reviews mention this

Caring staff across the building

Residents’ families repeatedly describe staff as caring, attentive, and professional.

Across the reviews, families praise the staff for kindness, compassion, and professionalism, from administration and housekeeping to nurses and CNAs. A number of reviewers also say staff included them in care and helped connect them with the right person when there was a concern. Even among negative experiences, there are also mentions of specific caregivers who were especially helpful, suggesting mixed consistency rather than uniformly poor service.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and fresh feel

Clean conditions and a better-smelling building come up often in residents’ experience.

Several families highlight cleanliness as a priority and say the facility feels well kept. One reviewer also compares the current experience to the past, saying the building no longer has the strong smell they remembered. Another mentions that the facility smells nice, reinforcing the recurring cleanliness theme.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Food receives both praise and complaints, with some calling it inconsistent or subpar.

Some families describe the food as good and say residents have plenty to eat, including snack offerings and the option to socialize in the dining area. Other reviews are more critical, including a report of subpar food, inconsistent meal timing, and bread described as stale. A separate comment says breakfast repeats the same items, which adds to the “varies by meal” impression.

  • A bright and modern kitchen-dining area showcasing a cozy living space.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Call-button response and staffing gaps

Several reviews mention slow call-button response and staffing-related delays.

Some families report that it took a long time for staff to answer call buttons, including one account that describes delays leading to avoidable accidents. There are also negative experiences involving delayed assistance with basic needs, and another reviewer says pain medication was late due to understaffing. Taken together, residents and families describe responsiveness as uneven at times, particularly during urgent moments.

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Features

Housing

  • 94 resident community capacity 94 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

  • 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

This part of Cookeville, Tennessee offers a convenient and accessible location with a variety of amenities nearby. With several cafes such as Starbucks and Panera Bread within close proximity, there are plenty of options for dining and social gatherings. Additionally, pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy are easily accessible for any medical needs. Places of worship like First Christian Church and Southern Baptist Convention provide spiritual support, while restaurants such as Lazy Cow Creamery and Chicken Salad Chick offer a diverse range of dining choices. For healthcare needs, there are multiple physician offices in the area including Kids Kare Pediatrics and Cookeville Family Medicine & Urgent Care. The neighborhood also offers entertainment options with AMC CLASSIC Highland 12 theater nearby. Overall, this part of Cookeville provides a balanced mix of services and conveniences for seniors looking to reside in the area.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Poet's Coffee (1.2 miles)
  • Bravo Cafe & Grill (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Cookeville Medplus Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Pegasus Express Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Christian Church (0.4 miles)
  • Heavenly Host Lutheran School (0.6 miles)
  • Fellowship-Christian Athletes (1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.1 miles)
  • Pilgrim Baptist Church (2.6 miles)
  • Holladay Church Of Christ (3.3 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Lazy Cow Creamery (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.5 miles)
  • Arby's (0.6 miles)
  • Chicken Salad Chick (0.6 miles)
  • Firehouse Subs (0.6 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Kids Kare Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • Hometown Family Care (0.6 miles)
  • Cookeville Family Medicine & Urgent Care (0.6 miles)
  • Putnam County Health Department (0.6 miles)
  • Hometown Family Care (0.6 miles)
  • Plateau Oral Surgery (0.8 miles)
  • Dill Christopher MD Satellite Medical Urgent Care (1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Highland 12 (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • Franklin Park (1.6 miles)
  • Cane Creek Park (1.8 miles)
  • Edgar Evins State Park (7.3 miles)
  • Cummins Falls State Park (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Respiratory Home Care (1.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (SRB) (6.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (6.5 miles)

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