Beech Tree Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center sits at 240 Hospital Lane in Jellico, Tennessee, and folks around know it for its caring approach to recovery and daily living, as well as very strong inspection grades with an A+ mark. This skilled nursing facility runs as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is managed by Benton Welsh, and the staff includes registered nurses, licensed doctors, certified nursing assistants, and physical therapists, so there's somebody around day and night to handle health needs or emergencies if they come up. Residents and families talk about the good communication and the friendly, compassionate staff, and both resident and family council meetings exist to help everyone have a say in how things run.
Beech Tree has both short-term and long-term stays, offering post-acute care, rehabilitation, nursing home care, and specialized therapy programs that cover stroke recovery, orthopedic needs, amputee recovery, respiratory therapy, cardiac therapy, and more, and they take on high acuity cases including people who've had surgery or illness and still need monitoring or complex care. They're able to help with catheter care, lymphedema, tracheotomy care, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, pain management, medication management, and diabetes, and folks who need bariatric or colostomy care, or who need IV antibiotics, can get those services here too. In addition to memory care with secure areas, the team focusses on mental health, palliative care, and recreational therapy, as well as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and outpatient or inpatient physical therapy, all tailored to each person's unique needs and amount of help that's needed day by day.
People live in private suites or shared rooms with private bathrooms, have air conditioning, full furnishings, and access to cable TV, Wi-Fi, phones, and internet, and there's a daily schedule with assistance for personal care, meals, activities, and mobility needs. Housekeeping, linen service, and meal preparation are all part of the routine, so folks don't have to worry about chores, and there's transportation to medical appointments if needed, along with coordination with healthcare providers for anyone who sees doctors or specialists somewhere else.
There are safety protocols throughout, secure spaces for folks with memory trouble, and a 24-hour call and supervision system, and pharmacy plus laboratory services are right on site. The place is part of the CareEven healthcare network, and even offers beautician services to help folks feel a little more at home. The center emphasizes person-centered care, with a focus on getting each resident back on their feet as best as possible, and strives to create a welcoming, safe environment that balances medical help, comfort, and a touch of normal daily life for people who need ongoing or short-term rehabilitation.
