Renaissance Terrace is a large senior living facility located in Harriman, Tennessee. With a capacity of 130 beds, it operates under a for-profit, corporate ownership model. Renaissance Terrace serves as a nursing home and is not a part of a continuing care retirement community, focusing instead on providing medical and daily care for its residents. The facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, allowing it to admit a diverse range of individuals who require either short-term rehabilitation after hospitalization or longer-term nursing care.
The environment at Renaissance Terrace is intended to provide comfort, safety, and essential medical attention for seniors. Nurse staffing averages just over three hours per resident each day, aiming to ensure that individual health and personal needs are supported. Many of the residents at the facility are there for short-term rehabilitation, recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or injuries, with the goal of returning home if possible. The facility provides a range of medical and personal care services, including laboratory tests and respiratory care when needed. Renaissance Terrace accepts residents who are covered by Medicare for up to 100 days of short-term rehabilitation after qualifying hospital stays, as well as those relying on Medicaid for longer-term support.
The facility’s routine care includes comprehensive assessments and care planning for each resident, along with activities designed to support physical and emotional well-being. Renaissance Terrace also implements proper medical record-keeping and makes efforts to maintain a homelike atmosphere. Attention is given to infection prevention and control, food preparation and service, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment. The staff is responsible for the implementation of professional standards, ensuring that nursing and daily living services align with both medical and comfort needs.
Renaissance Terrace is subject to regular health, fire, and safety inspections to monitor its adherence to established care and safety standards. The most recent reports reflect the facility’s performance on a variety of measures, ranging from nurse staffing levels and infection rates to the safety of food handling and the thoroughness of medical care. Although operational challenges exist, the facility has acted to address identified areas for improvement in accordance with recommendations from oversight agencies. Renaissance Terrace continues its mission of providing essential senior care to Harriman and surrounding communities, adapting its practices to better meet the evolving needs of its residents.
