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Diversicare Of Smyrna

Diversicare Of Smyrna is a nursing home community in Smyrna, TN.

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200 Mayfield Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167

To contact a resident: (615) 355-0350

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

3.5 from 66 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Diversicare Of Smyrna

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Therapy support stands out

Rehab and therapy services get frequent, specific praise from residents and families.

Several reviewers highlight progress from rehab therapy, including physical therapy and wound care tied to better outcomes. Residents and families also describe therapists as skilled, encouraging, and focused on getting patients engaged. Reviews connect the therapy experience with confidence in daily care, especially during recovery periods and transitions.

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff feel friendly and attentive

Many residents and families describe the staff as caring, friendly, and responsive.

Across multiple reviews, the most consistent day-to-day positive theme is how staff interact with residents and how approachable they seem for families. Reviewers describe caregivers as compassionate, attentive to comfort, and willing to listen to concerns. A number of accounts also mention staff making transitions easier and maintaining regular communication when something needs attention.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed reactions

Dining shows up as a contrast point, with both praise and sharp complaints.

Some residents or families say meals are good and served hot, and one reviewer specifically points to dietary effort for conditions like diabetes. Other reviews are much harsher, describing problems with diet paperwork accuracy and feeling that food quality is poor for renal or diabetic needs. Where concerns appear, they are tied to the details of what is served rather than the overall presence of meals.

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Memory care support mentioned

Reviews mention care approaches for Alzheimer’s and dementia, including closer supervision.

A few reviewers describe positive experiences in the memory-care context, including staff patience with Alzheimer’s patients and support during worsening dementia. Families also mention the setting being designed to reduce wandering by keeping residents from getting out or strolling. These comments focus on how care is handled day to day for residents who may become combative or mobile.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 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

  • Nashville International (14 miles away) Nashville International (14 miles away)
  • 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

This part of Smyrna, Tennessee offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With several pharmacies located within a few miles, including Smyrna Pharmacy and Wellness, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy, and CVS Pharmacy, seniors have easy access to their medication needs. In terms of healthcare, there are reputable physicians such as Reed Kristal MD and Smyrna Pulmonary & Sleep Associates nearby. For recreation and leisure, there are parks like Sharp Springs Park and Cane Ridge Park for outdoor activities. Additionally, there is a selection of cafes and restaurants for socializing or dining out, such as Dutch Bros Coffee, Chick-Fil-A, and Cracker Barrel. Places of worship like Walter Hill Church of Christ and hospitals like Allergy & Asthma Center PC cater to spiritual needs and healthcare services respectively. Overall, this part of Smyrna provides a well-rounded community with essential amenities for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Smyrna Pharmacy and Wellness (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (8.3 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (8.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • Just Love Coffee Cafe - The Fountains at Gateway (9.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (10 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Reed Kristal MD (1.5 miles)
  • Smyrna Pulmonary & Sleep Associates (1.6 miles)
  • Nissan Motor Manufacturer (2 miles)
  • Morgan Pediatric Group (2.8 miles)
  • Stonecrest Internal Medicine (3.2 miles)
  • Tri Star Medical Group (7.9 miles)
  • TriStar Medical Group Family Physicians (8.3 miles)

Parks

  • Sharp Springs Park (1.9 miles)
  • Cane Ridge Park (6.2 miles)
  • Richard Siegel Park (7.6 miles)
  • Stones River National Battlefield (7.8 miles)
  • Whitney Park Playground (8.9 miles)
  • Kids' Castle At Old Fort Park (10.5 miles)
  • Old Fort Park (10.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (3.6 miles)
  • Zaxby's (8 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (8.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (8.4 miles)
  • Jonathan's Grille (8.4 miles)
  • Camino Real (8.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Walter Hill Church of Christ (7.3 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (8.1 miles)
  • Trinity United Methodist Church (9 miles)
  • Dunaway Chapel (10.1 miles)
  • The Glade Church (10.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ecmo Advantage (9.4 miles)
  • Allergy & Asthma Center PC (9.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Murfreesboro Municipal Airport (MBT) (9.9 miles)

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