Sweetwater Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Sweetwater, TN.
Information last verified:
978 Highway 11 South, Sweetwater, TN 37874
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents give strong praise to the rehab therapy team.
Several residents describe the physical and occupational therapy as a standout part of the experience. One reviewer also singles out the social worker as a key support during their time at the facility. Residents who were there for rehab frame the therapy team as one of the main reasons the stay felt positive.
Many residents describe staff as friendly and attentive to residents.
Across multiple reviews, families and residents describe staff as kind, helpful, and dedicated. Reviewers mention positive interactions with nurses and caregivers, including treating residents with respect and speaking kindly. Even while some reviews raised other concerns, they still commonly point to moments where staff showed warmth and support.
A number of reviewers emphasize the facility’s cleanliness.
Some reviews focus on the building being clean and well cared for. One family calls out the cleanliness along with the facility’s overall condition, while another mentions residents staying clean and well cared for day to day. A separate set of reviews includes complaints about unsanitary conditions, suggesting cleanliness experiences are not consistent for everyone.
Multiple reviews describe problems with getting help and timely care.
Some reviewers report delays when they needed assistance, including trouble reaching staff and waiting long periods for help. Others describe care breakdowns tied to staffing coverage, including concerns about night staffing and medication timing. Several negative reviews also include serious issues during rehabilitation or ongoing care, with families saying they had to escalate repeatedly or that problems led to hospital-level events.
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90 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesSweetwater Nursing Center is located at 978 Highway 11 South, Sweetwater, TN 37874 in Roane County, Tennessee
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