Rockwood Health Care Ctr is a nursing home community in Rockwood, TN.
Information last verified:
5580 Roane State Hwy, Rockwood, TN 37854
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.9 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of Rockwood Health Care Ctr
common14 reviews mention this
Staff care and responsiveness stand out
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and engaged in day-to-day needs.
Across many reviews, families praise the staff—from admission and housekeeping through nursing and therapy—describing them as attentive and respectful. Several residents and visitors say the staff took time to communicate, listen, and support patients in getting through rehab or long-term care. A few also contrast what they experienced here with what they had at other facilities, calling the difference meaningful.
common8 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy support is praised
The rehab and therapy experience is a consistent bright spot in reviews.
Multiple reviewers focus on the rehab department and therapy team, crediting therapists for helping patients regain independence and mobility. Families also describe good collaboration, including communication about what home changes might be needed after discharge. Some reviews mention strong nursing and CNA support as part of that overall rehab and recovery process.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is both praised and criticized
Cleanliness concerns show up in a minority of reviews, alongside other reports of a very clean facility.
Some reviews describe the building as extremely clean and note pleasant smells or overall tidiness. Others report serious room-condition problems, including pests, odors, and a bed that they said was broken, along with a mismatch between photos and what they saw in-person. One review also describes a room that felt unclean and notes concerns about fall charting.
common3 reviews mention this
Food gets positive notes with caveats
Food quality is often viewed positively, but portion size and hunger come up.
A few reviewers say the food is good and enjoyable, mentioning great food choices and that meals were a highlight during their stay. One family member also adds a specific complaint that portions felt small and their loved one complained about being hungry after eating. Another review pairs food praise with a generally positive overall experience.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Medication timing and medical decisions
Some residents describe problems with medication access and follow-through.
Two reviews raise concerns about medication timing and access, including delays getting pain medication and trouble receiving specific treatments or preventive medications. These same reviews also describe complications that they attribute to decisions or responsiveness issues, and they urge families to be cautious. Not every review focuses on medical execution, but these complaints are strong and specific when they appear.
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Features
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Southern Baptist Convention (0.9 miles)
Spiritual Touch Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
Cardiff Baptist Church (1.1 miles)
Baptist Student Union Center (3.1 miles)
New Hope Baptist Church (4 miles)
Two Rivers Church (5.1 miles)
Whites Creek Baptist Church (5.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Live & Let Live Drug Store (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
Chase Pharmacy at Physicians Plaza (7 miles)
Walgreens (7.2 miles)
Chase Drugs (7.8 miles)
Riddle Drugs (7.9 miles)
Restaurants
Little Caesars Pizza (1.1 miles)
El Patron II (1.2 miles)
Captain D's (1.8 miles)
Lighthouse Pub (3.1 miles)
Domino's Pizza (3.6 miles)
The Meat House (5.2 miles)
Tri-City Lanes (5.5 miles)
Transportation
Sound Aviation (2.4 miles)
Pegasus Airfield (8.9 miles)
Physicians
Herrell, Evann - Express Health Care Medical (3 miles)
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