Focused Care of Gilmer sits close to a hospital, pharmacies, restaurants, churches, and grocery stores, so folks living there don't have far to go for things they need, and it's been serving the community under Focused Care ownership for several years now, always focusing on bringing people together and building connections through community activities and events, games, music, movies, and spiritual support at nearby churches, and it does all this while providing both skilled nursing and nursing care across 112 certified beds, though as of June 2025, 56 beds are open for use. The facility's got licensed status as both a Skilled Nursing Facility and Nursing Facility with number 005293, and the staff look after residents with compassion, though they do have a reported nurse turnover rate of 53.7%, which sits just a bit above the state average, and their nurse hours per resident per day comes in at 2.89, falling below the state average of 3.4. You'll find services like help with moving in, daily housekeeping and laundry, and support with transfers, bathing, dressing, medication, and all the activities of daily life, available around the clock, with a 24-hour call system and emergency alert setup for security. They serve meals prepared by a professional chef, accommodating food allergies and special diets for diabetes or other needs, offering both restaurant-style and all-day dining. The rooms are furnished and come with private bathrooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, phones, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and pleasant spaces like a library, garden, outdoor paths, a game and arts room, music programs, and a movie theater.
Focused Care of Gilmer is known for its patient-centered approach, delivering skilled services like acute and chronic wound management, acute care, joint rehab, pain management, cardiovascular and pulmonary therapy, contracture management, dysphagia therapy, fall prevention, and specialized support for memory and dementia with updated Alzheimer's care methods. The facility handles dialysis, keeps medical and pharmacy information connected using electronic records, and holds a new private wing for rehabilitation, especially for stroke recovery and post-orthopedic therapy. They've got therapy staff for physical, occupational, and speech assistance, manage respiratory therapy for issues like COPD or tracheostomies, provide IV and enteral feeding, and keep up a focus on infection control, though recent inspection reports show 2 infection-related deficiencies and a total of 47 documented deficiencies, including one for pharmacy services. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, and insurance options are broad, with the community functioning as a for-profit facility. It's affiliated with Focused Post Acute Care Partners, and residents find support for their physical and emotional well-being in a secure place that puts their needs at the front, but like any facility, it's important to review inspection reports and consider both the care strengths and the areas where deficiencies have occurred.
