Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Elizabethton, Tennessee
4 of 5 nursing homes in Elizabethton (80%) meet our strict criteria. The Tennessee statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
4.4
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
499
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$10,036 in combined fines
Zero Fines
4
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Elizabethton, Tennessee, is strong with 80% of the 5 facilities recommended for care. Families should note that while there is one facility to avoid due to fines totaling $10,036, the top-rated Hermitage Health Center offers excellent care with an A+ rating.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER (95) — Exceptional 5★ facility with an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and an A+ grade. As a non-profit, Hermitage Health Center focuses on community well-being and offers compassionate, personalized care in a welcoming environment.
- 2 SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF ELIZABETHON REHAB & WELLNE (93) — Signature Healthcare of Elizabethton stands out with a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. This for-profit facility combines quality rehabilitation services with a commitment to resident comfort, making it a top choice for recovery.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 3 IVY HALL NURSING HOME (85) — Ivy Hall Nursing Home achieves a solid 5★ CMS rating with a Trust Score of 85/100. While it operates as a for-profit, it excels in delivering reliable care to its 101 residents, ensuring a positive living experience.
- 4 HILLVIEW HEALTH CENTER (83) — Hillview Health Center offers a commendable 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100. As a federally operated facility, it emphasizes community support and provides essential care in a nurturing environment for its residents.
The other 1 Elizabethton facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $10K.
Recommended
Exceptional 5★ facility with an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and an A+ grade. As a non-profit, Hermitage Health Center focuses on community well-being and offers compassionate, personalized care in a welcoming environment.
Signature Healthcare of Elizabethton stands out with a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100. This for-profit facility combines quality rehabilitation services with a commitment to resident comfort, making it a top choice for recovery.
Ivy Hall Nursing Home achieves a solid 5★ CMS rating with a Trust Score of 85/100. While it operates as a for-profit, it excels in delivering reliable care to its 101 residents, ensuring a positive living experience.
Hillview Health Center offers a commendable 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100. As a federally operated facility, it emphasizes community support and provides essential care in a nurturing environment for its residents.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Elizabethton Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.4 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $10,036
Questions Elizabethton Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Elizabethton's city average is 4.4 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 5 Elizabethton facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Elizabethton avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Elizabethton facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Elizabethton, TN are recommended?
4 of 5 nursing homes in Elizabethton (80%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Elizabethton "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Elizabethton?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.