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Erwin Health Care Center in Erwin, TN

Erwin Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Erwin, TN.

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Erwin Health Care Center in Erwin, TN

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100 Stalling Lane, Erwin, TN 37650

To contact a resident: (423) 743-4131

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

4.4 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Erwin Health Care Center

common 20 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive nursing support

Residents and families consistently describe attentive, loving staff care.

Many reviews emphasize that residents are well cared for day to day and that staff respond to changing needs. Several families mention regular updates, care review conversations, and staff making time to answer questions. Even when reviews are strongly negative, they still describe a care interaction that affects how supported the family feels.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication can be inconsistent

Some families report trouble getting timely answers.

A reviewer describes leaving messages for social services and nursing without return calls, noting that communication was better earlier on. Another reviewer complains about being given the runaround when asking to go home. Together, these comments point to communication gaps for some families.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean facility is a frequent theme

Multiple residents and visitors describe a clean environment.

Several reviews highlight cleanliness during visits and mention residents looking well kept, including fresh haircuts. Other reviewers call out the facility as clean or even the cleanest they’ve seen. One review is sharply negative about rooms smelling bad and not matching expectations, which suggests cleanliness can vary by area or time.

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Alzheimer’s and dementia experience

Reviews specifically highlight Alzheimer’s and dementia care experience.

Multiple reviews mention staff taking special care of residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. One review also references a dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia unit at the facility. Residents and families describe the approach as respectful and focused on individualized care, especially for memory-care needs.

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Skilled nursing focus

The setting is positioned as skilled nursing care.

Reviews use language consistent with skilled nursing, including praise for nursing staff and ongoing care oversight. The community’s care setup is aligned with skilled nursing facility services, including nursing support and assistance with daily living needs described in resident and family experiences.

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Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 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

  • Tri-Cities Regional (24 miles away) Tri-Cities Regional (24 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

This part of Erwin, Tennessee, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. There are several restaurants nearby, including Hibachi House and Olde Towne Pancake House, as well as pharmacies like Walgreens and the Medicine Shoppe for easy access to medication. The area also features healthcare facilities such as Unicoi County Memorial Hospital and Unaka Internal Medicine, ensuring quality medical care is readily available. Places of worship such as New Victory Baptist Church and Grace Fellowship Church offer spiritual support for residents. Additionally, parks like Persimmon Ridge Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this area boasts a combination of essential services, dining options, and recreational activities that make it a desirable location for seniors looking to settle down in Erwin.

Restaurants

  • Hibachi House (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Clarence's Drive-In (6.7 miles)
  • Olde Towne Pancake House (12.1 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (12.2 miles)
  • The Black Olive (12.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (12.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Unicoi County Memorial Hospital (1 miles)
  • Woodridge (12.7 miles)
  • James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (13 miles)
  • Franklin Woods Community Hospital (14.6 miles)
  • Center For Women's Health (14.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Unaka Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Colinger J W Jr MD PC (1.5 miles)
  • Peterson Family Healthcare (2.6 miles)
  • Mountain Medicine (6.5 miles)
  • First Choice Healthcare Family (12.5 miles)
  • Mountain States Health Alliance 310 Buildiing (12.6 miles)
  • East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center (12.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Olde Towne Pharmacy (12.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (12.2 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (12.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (12.9 miles)
  • ProCompounding Pharmacy (13.1 miles)
  • West Towne Pharmacy (13.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Victory Baptist Church (8.7 miles)
  • Limestone Cove First United Methodist Church (9.8 miles)
  • Islamic Center Of Northeast Tennessee (11.1 miles)
  • Grace Fellowship Church (11.6 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (12.9 miles)
  • St Mary's Church (14 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (14 miles)

Cafes

  • Main Street Cafe (11.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (13 miles)
  • Dos Gatos Coffee Bar (13.9 miles)
  • Open Doors Coffeehouse (14.2 miles)

Parks

  • Persimmon Ridge Park (12.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Johnson City 14 (14.6 miles)

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