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3.4 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of Lake City Health Care Ctr
differentiator2 reviews mention this
PT/OT/ST is a bright spot
Residents point to strong PT/OT/ST support even when other areas fall short.
Several residents highlight physical therapy as a key part of care, including one review that credited the physical therapy team even while describing serious problems elsewhere. Another resident specifically praised PT/OT/ST services and tied that to overall satisfaction with care.
common13 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness varies widely
Many residents and visitors describe staff who are caring and willing to help.
A large share of reviews describe staff members as hard-working, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Multiple reviewers also mention being able to get attention when calling with issues, and they describe rooms and visits as clean and handled with kindness. Some reviews still express dissatisfaction with care quality and how support is handled, including issues with policies and staffing.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and upkeep concerns
Multiple reviews report unsanitary conditions and a need for better upkeep.
Some residents and families describe the building as filthy or run down, including reports of dirty patient conditions. One review also mentions long gaps in basic hygiene needs. A separate review notes a visibly clean room and restroom during a visit, suggesting cleanliness can vary.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Food quality and dietary issues
Food is a recurring complaint, including cold meals and ignored restrictions.
Several residents report the food falling short, including being sub-par or disgusting and cold. One review describes meals showing up only partly and dietary restrictions not being followed. Another review included in the cleanliness/dining concerns theme ties the food problems to overall condition.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Belt-and-suspenders care timing
Residents describe long waits for help with basic hygiene needs.
One reviewer reports it taking hours to empty bed pans and describes other barriers to using the bathroom in-room. Another review says they regularly waited over an hour for an adult diaper change. These comments point to inconsistent support for day-to-day needs.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Complaints about missing belongings
Some families report missing personal items while residents were there.
Two reviews raise concerns about belongings not being safe, including reports of money, phones, clothes, and other items going missing. One reviewer also describes staff responses when confronted, adding to the overall lack of trust.
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Trouble getting medical attention
A few reviews describe difficulty reaching doctors and getting meds.
One review describes having to beg to see a doctor and says follow-through on medications and requests felt delayed. Another review mentions a doctor being hard to meet in person while billing continued, reinforcing worries about medical access.
How we summarize
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Features
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Mark's Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (4.7 miles)
Clinton Drug Store (6.7 miles)
Dh Compounding (7.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (7.9 miles)
Apple Discount Drugs (9 miles)
Walgreens (9.5 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul (1 miles)
U-Haul (5 miles)
Ken's Natural Taxidermy (6.6 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (6.8 miles)
U-Haul (7.4 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (9.5 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (11.5 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Cracker Barrel (1.6 miles)
Arby's (4.7 miles)
Firehouse Subs (4.7 miles)
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (4.7 miles)
China Inn (6.8 miles)
Takumi Japanese Cuisine (6.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Places of Worship
Covenant Life Worship Center Norris Campus (4.8 miles)
Open Arms Ministry (6.9 miles)
Fairview Free Will Baptist Church (8.5 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (8.6 miles)
Faith Promise Church - Campbell County Campus (9.1 miles)
Hillcrest Baptist Church (9.9 miles)
St Clare's Episcopal Church (9.9 miles)
Physicians
Tommy Daugherty MD (4.8 miles)
Summit Medical Group of Clinton (4.8 miles)
Norris Academy (5.6 miles)
Summit Medical Group of Clinton (6.8 miles)
Lafollette Eye Clinic Part Of Myeyedr Jacksboro (8.7 miles)
Tri City Family Practice (8.8 miles)
Lafollette Health Clinic (8.9 miles)
Parks
Anderson County Park (6 miles)
Big Ridge State Park (12 miles)
Milt Dickens Park (12.3 miles)
Hospitals
Clinton Dialysis Clinic (7.2 miles)
Sun Bridge Healthcare (9.8 miles)
Saint Marys Medical Center of Campbell County (12.1 miles)
Tennova Sleep Center - LaFollette (12.2 miles)
Saint Mary's Specialty Clinic Of Campbell County (12.2 miles)
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