Life Care Center of Jefferson City sits on West Old Andrew Johnson Highway and serves as a nursing home providing skilled nursing and supportive care for seniors who need both short-term help and long-term care, and you'll find a focus on 24-hour nursing care from a team known for being helpful, joyful, and kind, which makes the center feel a bit more like home even when days are tough or long. The center sits less than 30 miles from Knoxville and about a mile from Jefferson Memorial Hospital, offering convenience for doctor visits and hospital trips, and the building itself holds a homelike feel where residents can take part in activities that have actually earned awards for supporting social, physical, mental, and emotional well-being, which is something people who live and work there seem proud of, and the meals come from chefs and meal planners who try to serve dishes that are both nutritious and use good ingredients, so meals help residents stay healthy while giving them a little comfort too.
There's a secured memory care unit for people with Alzheimer's disease or other memory challenges, and this area is made to reduce confusion and keep wandering to a minimum, and there's also a resource center for family members and others who want to learn more about care or get help finding what they need. The staff includes certified nursing assistants, many of whom complete training programs right at the center itself, and healthcare professionals and therapists work together to make individualized care plans for every resident or patient, including help after surgery, inpatient and outpatient rehab, and special rehabilitation rooms using state-of-the-art equipment, and sometimes these things have unique names for certain programs or rooms within the building which makes it a little easier to find your way around or remember where you're headed.
When it comes to daily living, seniors here can find different kinds of housing and care choices, from independent living and senior apartments to residential care homes, assisted living, and full nursing home care, so people with many levels of needs can find a place that fits their situation, and for people who like staying active or learning new things, there are educational programs like seminars and certifications, as well as regular activities and events like conventions or trade shows that get residents involved in the community. The facility belongs to the Tennessee Health Care Association and keeps ties with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, and you can take a tour in person, watch a video tour, or scroll through the photo gallery online, which helps get a better feel for what's there before making a decision.
The community keeps up a Facebook page with updates, tells some of its success stories from patients who recovered well after rehab, and does its best to keep a friendly, welcoming feel from the front desk staff to the healthcare teams, to the folks planning the next activity or holiday meal. The staff tries to support each resident's physical, mental, and emotional health, and a lot of people seem to notice the resort-like touches in the building, even if they're small, like comfortable lounges or special spaces for group activities. People have given the place mixed but mostly positive reviews, with a rating of about 3.9 out of 5 based on 28 reviews, and most agree the focus stays on high-quality care, whether for a short stay or for living there long-term.
