318 Bilbrey Street, Livingston, TN 38570
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Overall Review of Overton County Health And Rehab Center
Pros
The nurses are very nice and sincerely involved and attentive to patients’ needs.- Rachel, the Physical Therapist, is experienced and has a great personality, making PT enjoyable and clearly professional.
- Michelle arranged all necessary information at discharge—reports, meds, follow-up appointments, contact details, and equipment—making the process easy and fully set up.
- The staff made this trying time easy by providing organized, paper-based information.
- The staff are caring and knowledgeable.
- The facility was clean and comfortable.
- Overall care is good.
Cons
The Livingston nursing home itself is terrible.- The elderly were found with bruises on their faces, and the nurses don't even know how it happened.
- One nurse in particular is terrible.
- The nursing home is greedy, and loved ones should receive better care.
- The nurses here are not that compassionate.
- One of the charge nurses threatened to throw him out on the streets.
- Some aspects of the overall care are not as good, with multiple medication errors since admission.
- They do not tell the aides the diagnosis of each patient, so they will know not to leave them sitting alone in the shower or on the commode.
Review
This community is best suited for families seeking short- to moderate-term rehabilitation with an emphasis on solid physical therapy and a thorough discharge handoff. The strongest draw is the therapy and nursing staff when it comes to bedside care: reviewers consistently praise the nurses as kind and capable and highlight a physical therapy team that strikes the right balance between professionalism and a constructive, confidence-building approach. The environment can be clean and comfortable, and the process of getting medical reports, medications, and home-therapy arrangements organized at exit is described as surprisingly smooth when the goal is a safe transition home.
Those weighing alternatives should note that safety and consistency across shifts are legitimate concerns here. Several reviewers describe troubling experiences that would make families pause: reports of bruising among residents, a perception that certain nurses lack compassion, and at least one account of a charge nurse reportedly making a threatening remark about discharge timing. The most consequential red flags center on perceived lapses in supervision, abruptness in handling resident needs, and multiple medication errors. For families prioritizing unwavering safety, predictable staffing, and rigorous accountability, these narratives justify considering other communities or demanding stronger assurances before committing.
The positive aspects, competent nurses, engaged therapists, and a disciplined approach to discharge planning, do offset some risk, but not enough to erase the concerns. When rehab is the primary objective, the ability to coordinate with Vanderbilt reports, meds, and follow-up appointments at exit can materially lower the friction of returning home. The presence of a well-regarded PT provider (with a notably personable and professional therapist) helps a great deal in achieving functional goals and boosting confidence for patients about resuming daily activities. A clean, orderly setting also supports recovery and reduces risk of hospital-like stress during a stay.
However, the darker threads in the feedback are substantial and non-negotiable for decision-making. Medication errors and gaps in communication about diagnoses raise the possibility of missteps that could compromise safety, especially for residents with complex medical needs. A pattern of staff inconsistency, where some caregivers are described as caring, while others are perceived as disengaged or even punitive, creates a risk of uneven care quality day to day. The combination of these factors means this center can deliver meaningful rehab gains, but only if families actively supervise care, request clear accountability, and insist on strong caregiver-to-resident oversight across all shifts.
Given these dynamics, families should tailor their expectations accordingly. If the priority is a robust rehab trajectory with precise discharge logistics, this center can be a solid choice, but only with proactive engagement: insist on a named case manager, demand detailed daily care plans, and review medication-management procedures before admission. For those who cannot tolerate potential safety lapses or who require a consistently compassionate, highly supervised environment, exploring alternatives is prudent. In particular, facilities with uniformly high staff engagement and a proven track record of error prevention may better align with risk-averse expectations, and some families may find an assisted living pathway or a different long-term care option a better long-term fit.
In sum, Overton County Health and Rehab Center offers meaningful rehabilitation value anchored by capable therapy and dependable discharge coordination, anchored by a generally attentive nursing core. Yet the strongest concerns, the safety and consistency gaps voiced by multiple families, urge a cautious approach. Families prepared to demand meticulous monitoring, routine family updates, and a rigorous, shared care plan are the ones most likely to capitalize on the rehab strengths here without exposing loved ones to avoidable risks. Those prioritizing predictable, uniformly compassionate care across all shifts should seriously compare alternatives before committing, and use a structured due-diligence process to confirm that the chosen path aligns with safety assurances, staffing stability, and every-day care quality.
125 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
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