The Waters Of Smyrna Costs & Pricing
The Waters of Smyrna presents a range of monthly costs for its accommodations, reflecting the quality and amenities offered at this facility in comparison to regional averages. For semi-private rooms, residents can expect to pay $4,743 per month, which is significantly higher than the Rutherford County average of $3,307 and the state average of $3,162. When it comes to private rooms, The Waters of Smyrna charges $5,890 monthly - again surpassing both local and state averages of $3,365 and $3,696 respectively. These figures suggest that while The Waters of Smyrna may be priced above typical rates in the area, its offerings likely include enhanced services and facilities aimed at providing a superior living experience for residents.
| Floor plans | The Waters Of Smyrna | Rutherford County | Tennessee |
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| Semi-Private | $4,743 | $3,307 | $3,162 |
| Private | $5,890 | $3,365 | $3,696 |
Overall Review of The Waters Of Smyrna
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22 reviews mention this
Staff care is a mixed picture
Residents and families describe both very caring moments and serious lapses in support.
Many reviews describe staff as compassionate, attentive, and dedicated, including reports of therapy teams and nurses that explain things and respond to concerns. Other reviewers describe staff as rude, unavailable, or inattentive, with families saying they had to provide care themselves or escalate repeatedly. A few comments also note improvement efforts and administrator involvement, but the overall sentiment still splits between positive experiences and complaints about care consistency.
common
6 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy gets praise
Rehab therapy is a standout for some residents, especially around motivation and regaining strength.
Several reviews highlight the rehab/therapy department as encouraging and supportive, with people describing progress toward walking and returning home. Others criticize the rehab experience, saying therapy was limited or that daily care priorities did not match what they expected from rehab. The result is a notable spread: when therapy is described positively, families connect it to real improvements; when it’s described negatively, the concern is that rehab support does not happen consistently.
caveat
14 reviews mention this
Call response and staffing are criticized
Multiple reviews report delays or lack of response when help is requested.
Residents and families frequently mention problems getting help when calling for assistance, including reports of buzz buttons not bringing staff promptly and long waits for basic needs. Some reviews tie the issue to understaffing or scarce coverage on nights and weekends, and a few describe situations where call lights were turned off without assistance. While the facility offers a 24-hour call system, the reviews portray uneven follow-through when families press for care.
caveat
16 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and hygiene concerns recur
Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness problems, including hygiene and odor issues.
A recurring complaint is that rooms or shared areas were dirty, with descriptions that include soiled areas, unclean bathrooms, and hygiene items not being handled as expected. Some reviewers describe residents spending extended periods in soiled clothing or diapers, and others mention bed sores or malnutrition concerns that they connect to neglect. A smaller set of reviews says the facility is clean, but the negative cleanliness themes are frequent enough that they stand out as a major concern in the feedback.
caveat
12 reviews mention this
Food is praised and criticized
Dining reviews range from strong approval to sharp disappointment.
Some reviewers say the food is good, including one comment praising spaghetti and another saying meals were great. Other reviews describe food as terrible, hit-or-miss, or even unappetizing, and a few say dietary needs were not handled the way families expected. Even though the community offers restaurant-style dining and lists special-diet support in its dining options, the review feedback suggests quality and satisfaction are inconsistent.
common
9 reviews mention this
Activities get mixed feedback
Reviews mention planned activities, but not everyone feels they are enough.
Several reviews say the activities department keeps residents engaged, with references to scheduled activities, day trips, and efforts to enrich life during recovery. Others complain that there are too few activities, or that weekend coverage affects responsiveness and care priorities overall. The community does offer planned daily activities and resident-run options, and the reviews reflect that activities are at least present, though the experience isn’t uniform.
differentiator
8 reviews mention this
Care offers skilled nursing support
The community focuses on skilled nursing and related care services residents need during recovery.
The facility is positioned as a skilled nursing environment with support for activities of daily living, medication management, and assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers. Reviewers who had shorter rehabilitation stays often frame care help as part of their recovery, while others describe more serious concerns when basic support needs weren’t met. Across reviews, the consistent pattern is that care services are central to the experience—either supporting recovery effectively or falling short on day-to-day assistance.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
91 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Nashville International (14 miles away)
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
High acuity care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Responsive staff, clean, well-maintained environment; good care for residents with Alzheimer's.
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