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Life Care Center Of Hixson

Life Care Center Of Hixson is a nursing home community in Hixson, TN.

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  • Interior

    A view of a hotel lobby featuring a floral arrangement on a pedestal.
  • Decor

    An elegant dining room set with round tables and upholstered chairs.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and warm decor.
  • Building

    A brick building with an arched entrance and a flagpole flying the Tennessee state flag.
  • Architecture

    The building features a welcoming entrance with large windows and an awning.
  • Landscaping

    A beautifully landscaped yard with a brick house, well-maintained lawn, and pathway lined with shrubs and outdoor lighting.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious gym with various exercise equipment and machines.

5798 Hixson Home Place, Hixson, TN 37343

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

4.6 from 128 reviews
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Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Hixson

common 70 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently kind

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, courteous, and helpful.

Across reviews, families and visitors describe staff members as friendly, professional, and attentive to day-to-day needs. Several comments mention nurses, CNAs, and therapists taking time to explain and respond, with some reviewers also saying communication and care felt personal. A small number of negative reviews contrast this with concerns about responsiveness or how patients were handled when family was not present.

common 25 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Many reviewers highlight the facility’s cleanliness and well-kept appearance.

Clean hallways, clean rooms, and well-maintained surroundings come up repeatedly, including comments about outdoor areas and artwork. Multiple reviewers also say the environment feels sanitary and orderly. A few reviews note smell or cleanliness-related upkeep, but the overall tone is that the building is kept clean.

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Rehab and therapy drive results

Therapy support is a frequent reason families recommend the community.

Reviewers frequently credit physical therapy and occupational therapy for progress after injuries, surgeries, or serious illnesses. Many describe therapists as professional, caring, and focused on helping them get stronger, regain mobility, or improve recovery. While most experiences are positive, one or two reviews raise concerns about medication handling, staffing coverage, or how care was delivered to patients needing extra attention.

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Food quality is mixed

Dining gets mixed feedback, ranging from tasty to bland or insufficient.

Some reviewers say meals were tasty and that they enjoyed dining during their stay, and at least one mentions ice cream being well received. Other reviews describe food as basic or bland, complain about not getting enough food, or criticize the quality and portions. There are also comments about meal choice information not working smoothly for residents who can’t easily get to notices.

  • An elegant dining room set with round tables and upholstered chairs.
caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care coverage and responsiveness questioned

A minority of reviews question staffing coverage and responsiveness to urgent needs.

A small set of reviews describes situations where help was slow to arrive after call buttons were pressed or where residents felt short-staffed. Other negative comments focus on medication-related problems and concerns about how specific medical issues were handled. These reviews are directly at odds with many others that describe attentive nursing and frequent support across the stay.

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Nearby medical options are close

Medical destinations like clinics and hospitals are within a short drive.

For day-to-day needs and follow-up, the area includes nearby physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals. Reviewers don’t strongly emphasize location in the comments, but the community’s local access may matter for families coordinating appointments during rehab.

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Features

Housing

  • 108 resident community capacity 108 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

  • Lovell (8 miles away) Lovell (8 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

Located in Hixson, Tennessee, this area offers a convenient and accessible location with a variety of amenities nearby. In terms of healthcare, there are several pharmacies and physicians within a short distance, along with hospitals for medical emergencies. Additionally, there are numerous dining options ranging from fast food to sit-down restaurants. For recreational activities, there are parks for leisurely walks or outdoor activities. Furthermore, there are places of worship for spiritual fulfillment and cafes for socializing with friends. The neighborhood provides a balanced mix of services that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.5 miles)
  • Zaxby's (1.6 miles)
  • Little Tokyo Express (2.5 miles)
  • Dub's Place (3.7 miles)
  • McHale's Brewhouse (3.8 miles)
  • SideTrack (4.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Access Family Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Access Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Access Medical Equipment (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Chattanooga Primary Care (1.5 miles)
  • Team Orthopaedics (1.5 miles)
  • Galen North Pediatrics (1.5 miles)
  • Chattanooga Allergy Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2.1 miles)
  • Chattanooga Imaging Hixson (2.1 miles)
  • Northgate Neurology (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Memorial Health Care System (1.9 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Memorial Health Care System (7.9 miles)
  • Erlanger NICU (8 miles)
  • Erlanger Hospital (8 miles)

Parks

  • Canyons at Falling Water Playground (3.2 miles)
  • Booker T Washington State Park (4.1 miles)
  • Red Bank Dog Park (6.3 miles)
  • Stringer's Ridge Park (7.6 miles)
  • Coolidge Park (7.8 miles)
  • Renaissance Park (7.8 miles)
  • Bluff view river walk entrance (8.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Jude Catholic Church (3.4 miles)
  • Stuart Heights Baptist Church (4.8 miles)
  • Signal Crest United Methodist Church (6.4 miles)
  • Signal Mountain Baptist Church (6.6 miles)
  • Signal Mountain Bible Church (7 miles)
  • New Covenant Fellowship Church (8.1 miles)
  • The Wesley Center (8.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Rembrandt's Coffee House (8.1 miles)

Transportation

  • CHA employee lot (8.1 miles)

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