Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Jefferson City
common28 reviews mention this
Caring, helpful staff stands out
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and responsive.
Across reviews, people describe nurses, CNAs, and other team members as kind, helpful, and attentive to residents. Several reviewers also call out individual staff members for going above and beyond, including support from the social worker and the therapy team. A few negative reviews mention problems with communication or care, but even those include specific moments of concern rather than broad praise for indifference.
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Facility cleanliness and comfort
Many reviews note a clean facility and a comfortable environment.
Multiple reviewers directly mention cleanliness, including clean buildings and a clean, secure place during stays. Some families also describe a comfortable, supportive atmosphereâparticularly in how staff and the facility environment affected their experience. A small number of reviews raise serious care concerns, but cleanliness is still mentioned as a positive in many of the overall accounts.
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Rehab and therapy support
Therapy is a frequent bright spot, especially for physical recovery.
Reviews commonly highlight physical therapy and occupational therapy, with people describing professionals who work with residents on exercises and individual needs. Several reviewers connect therapy to measurable progressâsuch as improving walking ability, regaining independence, or returning home after rehabilitation. Even when there are complaints, multiple accounts still mention therapy teams by name and focus on their effort and involvement.
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Meals are mixed but notable
Dining quality comes up repeatedly, with both praise and complaints.
Some residents and families say meals were good and pay attention to preferences and allergies. Other reviews describe meals as not appetizing or not close to what residents expected, including concerns about meal temperature and variety. A separate compliment notes staff jumping in to help during dining, showing dining is part of day-to-day experience for some families.
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Staffing and response time concerns
A few reviews describe staffing shortages and slow call responses.
Some negative reviews mention short staffing or understaffing, and one reviewer says it took too long to receive help after a call light was pushed. Another complaint describes missed or delayed care moments, including delays in getting mobility support during a stay. These accounts stand out against the broader kindness praise, but they remain specific concerns about day-to-day reliability.
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Pricing concerns add friction
Some families question costs and billing for care and services.
One review raises concerns about doctor charges, describing what they saw as repeated billing for short visits and confusion around co-pay and deductibles. Another reviewer says rates start at a stated daily price and that additional items are billed separately, which they felt made the total cost feel unclear. These cost-focused comments contrast with many reviews that emphasize care quality and staff support.
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Features
Housing
121 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Lisa's Country Kitchen (0.2 miles)
McDonald's (0.9 miles)
Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
Burger King (1.1 miles)
El Paraiso Restaurant (1.4 miles)
The Hoagie Shop Deli (1.6 miles)
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (2.2 miles)
Physicians
Hamblen Pediatric Associates (0.6 miles)
Dale Bryant, MD - Jefferson Rural Clinic (1 miles)
Jefferson Rural Clinic (1 miles)
Tennessee Valley Medical Group (1 miles)
Cedar's Healthcare (2.1 miles)
Patriot Center for Hearing (2.1 miles)
Mountain View Pediatrics (2.6 miles)
Pharmacies
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
MD Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (8.7 miles)
Mike's Discount Pharmacy (10.6 miles)
Hospitals
Jefferson Memorial Hospital (1 miles)
Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System (13.1 miles)
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association (13.1 miles)
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121 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Memory care and private rooms with a pet-friendly policy.
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