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Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville, TN

Donalson Care Center is a nursing home community in Fayetteville, TN.

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Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville, TN

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1681 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334

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4.1 from 52 reviews
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Overall Review of Donalson Care Center

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Food quality is mixed

Food is a frequent focus, with residents describing both good meals and disappointing quality.

Several residents and families mention that meals are good and that they’re able to enjoy lunch together during visits. Others describe the food as horrible or not looking like real food, and one review specifically calls out awful food despite clean rooms. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with the way some residents talk about mealtime.

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Therapy support stands out

Physical and skilled therapy are a major part of the experience for families.

Multiple reviews describe strong physical therapy involvement, including sessions happening more than once a day and support after surgery or fractures. Families also mention therapy services during skilled therapy and rehabilitation stays. A smaller number of reviews take the opposite view, saying therapy did not help as expected or was not provided consistently.

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Activities include church visits

Residents have a steady mix of scheduled activities.

Reviews mention that the community has plenty to do, including scheduled activity offerings. One family highlights church visits, Bible studies, and singing, along with bus trips for those able. Another review says the activity schedule itself was reassuring during their visit.

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Hospice care gets praised

Families describe hospice support as attentive and comfort-focused.

When end-of-life care was involved, families report that hospice and nursing teams provided comfort and support. Reviews specifically mention nurses checking in for pain and overnight comfort help for the bedside.

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Families report serious care breakdowns

Some families report major problems with oversight and day-to-day care.

A number of critical reviews describe severe concerns, including medication issues, lack of effective therapy, and situations that families felt were not handled appropriately. Other complaints point to unprofessional behavior by administrators or supervisors and communication failures when problems were raised. While there are also many positive caregiving accounts, these reviews consistently emphasize breakdowns that affected safety and trust.

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Features

Housing

  • 168 resident community capacity 168 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

Located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, this area offers a variety of amenities suitable for senior living. With several places of worship nearby such as The Rock Family Worship Center and Mt Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, residents can access spiritual support within a short distance. Additionally, there are multiple hospitals and physicians' offices in the vicinity including Lincoln Health System and Parkway Medical Group, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. For leisure and dining options, there are restaurants like Edz Wingz and cafes such as Java Road Espresso Bar & Cafe available. Pharmacies like Carter's Drug Store are conveniently located for medication needs. Transportation options like U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer and parks like Greenway Talyor Creek provide convenience and opportunities for outdoor activities. Overall, this part of Fayetteville offers a well-rounded community with resources tailored to senior residents' needs.

Places of Worship

  • The Rock Family Worship Center (1.7 miles)
  • Mt Olivet Missionary Baptist Church (2.5 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (2.5 miles)
  • Cumberland Presbyterian Church (2.7 miles)
  • Howell First Baptist Church (2.9 miles)
  • Church of Christ of Mayberry Street (3 miles)
  • Ark Church (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lincoln Health System (1.9 miles)
  • Lincoln Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Huntsville Hospital Spine & Neuro Center (2.6 miles)
  • Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (22.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Parkway Medical Group (1.9 miles)
  • Stonebridge Medical Associates (2.3 miles)
  • Ghearing and Thelen Family Medicine and Obstetrics (2.3 miles)
  • Doctor Beautiful (2.4 miles)
  • Fayetteville Medical Associates (2.6 miles)
  • Huntsville Hospital Physician Care-Fayetteville Medical Associates (2.6 miles)
  • Ardmore Clinic (20.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Edz Wingz (2 miles)
  • Chuck Wagon Dinner (2.3 miles)
  • Chuck Wagon Restaurant (2.3 miles)
  • Cornbreads Kitchen (2.6 miles)
  • Raphael's Italian Restaurant (2.7 miles)
  • China Express (2.8 miles)
  • Hardee's (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Java Road Espresso Bar & Cafe (2.5 miles)
  • Southern Perks (12 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Carter's Drug Store (2.5 miles)
  • Lynchburg Pharmacy (12 miles)
  • Jones Drug Healthmart Pharmacy (21.6 miles)
  • Tullahoma Drug Store (21.9 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (21.9 miles)
  • Fred's Discount Store (21.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (22.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Lincoln Theatre (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3.1 miles)
  • Hometown Auto Rental (3.3 miles)
  • Budget Truck Rental (22.2 miles)
  • Alamo (22.5 miles)

Parks

  • Greenway Talyor Creek (21.6 miles)
  • Shelbyville Courthouse Square Historic District (22.4 miles)

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