Ahc West Tennessee Transitional Care is a small, for-profit transitional care facility located in Jackson, Tennessee. With a capacity of 67 beds, it provides short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for residents who need assistance recovering after hospital stays, such as those resulting from strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. The facility is not part of a larger continuing care retirement community, but it does participate in Medicare, making it accessible for short-term stays following qualifying hospital admissions.
Residents at Ahc West Tennessee Transitional Care benefit from specialized post-acute care designed to help them regain independence and return to their homes when possible. On average, over half of the residents are able to be discharged back into the community after their rehabilitation period. The facility maintains a high standard of personalized nursing care, with each resident receiving about five hours and sixteen minutes of nurse staffing per day, reflecting a commitment to attentive and comprehensive support.
The environment at Ahc West Tennessee Transitional Care emphasizes safety and quality. The facility has demonstrated a strong record for minimizing resident falls with major injuries and effectively controlling infections that could lead to hospitalizations. Emergency protocols are in place, and staff are well-trained to address critical events promptly, as reflected in the relatively low proportion of residents requiring emergency room visits during their stays.
Ahc West Tennessee Transitional Care undergoes regular inspections to ensure compliance with standards for health, food preparation, medication management, and infection prevention and control. Recent evaluations have affirmed the facility’s efforts in maintaining an appropriate environment regarding nutritional standards, accurate resident assessments, and the proper storage and administration of medications. The dining experience and dietary planning are overseen by professional staff to ensure that the diverse nutritional needs of residents are met.
Though it is not part of a larger hospital or health system, Ahc West Tennessee Transitional Care's focused approach to transitional and rehabilitative care creates a personalized atmosphere for recovery. The facility fosters an environment that supports residents’ health, rehabilitation goals, and personal dignity as they transition from hospitalization back towards more independent living.
