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Life Care Center Of Morristown

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

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501 West Economy Road, Morristown, TN 37814

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

4.5 from 73 reviews
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Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Morristown

common 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well kept.

Many reviews highlight cleanliness, from rooms being clean and neat to the overall facility being maintained. A few visitors also mention cleanliness details like the need for better mopping or a room being smelly when they arrived, but overall cleanliness is a consistent theme. Several reviews also connect their positive visits to a cleaner, more orderly environment.

common 10 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets attention

Reviews frequently mention rehab progress and supportive therapy staff.

Residents and families describe rehab stays where nursing and therapy supported recovery after injuries or health events. Multiple reviews specifically call out PT/OT or the therapy team as friendly and helpful, and some describe leaving rehab with improved mobility or confidence. Even where a review is more critical, it still centers on the amount of rehab and hygiene support received during rehabilitation.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities bring moments of joy

Daily life is described as including structured activities and performances.

Several reviews mention community activities such as singing for residents and caroling for Christmas. Others describe an activities approach that continued during disruptions, including in-room fun when regular activities were limited. At least one review also says there are “all kinds” of activities, reflecting that engagement shows up across different visit types.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staffing and hygiene can slip

Some reviews describe staffing shortages that affect care timing and hygiene.

While many reviews are positive, a recurring set of complaints focuses on workload and resulting delays. One review describes being short staffed and receiving fewer baths than expected, alongside concerns about hygiene and attention to medical needs. Another notes the facility can feel overwhelmed with medication changes taking several days, and a separate highly critical review alleges residents were not regularly changed or cleaned. Together, these comments suggest care quality can vary depending on staffing and oversight.

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Food is mixed, sometimes praised

Food satisfaction is inconsistent across reviews.

Some reviews praise kitchen staff and describe excellent food, and one family member says their loved one seemed to like the meals. Another review expresses disappointment with food quality and choices, even after an update to care routines. Because both positive and negative impressions appear, dining seems to be a variable experience for residents.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 161 resident community capacity 161 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

Physicians

  • Baptist Eye Surgeons (0.4 miles)
  • Morristown Regional Eye Center (0.4 miles)
  • East Tennessee Health Center (0.4 miles)
  • All About You Family Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Southeastern Retina Associates (0.4 miles)
  • East Tn Center For Orthopedic Excellence (0.6 miles)
  • East Tennessee Health Center (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Fountain Plaza Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Mike's Discount Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • M D Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Morristown Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • McFarland Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • McFarland Pharmacy & Apothecary (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Patrick Catholic Church (0.4 miles)
  • Compassion Church (0.5 miles)
  • Westside Christian Church (2 miles)
  • Breath of Life Maternity (2.3 miles)
  • Bethel United Methodist Church (2.5 miles)
  • Mountain View District of Holston Conference UMC (2.5 miles)
  • Faith Independent Baptist Church (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar (0.6 miles)
  • Krystal (0.7 miles)
  • The LunchBox Bakery & Deli (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (3 miles)
  • Mexico Lindo East (4.2 miles)
  • Olive Garden (4.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System (1.8 miles)
  • Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association (1.8 miles)
  • Morristown Regional Cancer Center (1.8 miles)
  • Jefferson Memorial Hospital (12.3 miles)

Parks

  • Panther Creek State Park (3.6 miles)
  • Morristown Dog Park At Jaycee Field (4.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3.8 miles)
  • U-Haul (10.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC College Square 12 (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Gelato Brothers Brew Bros Coffee (6.9 miles)

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