Christian Care Center of Unicoi County
100 Greenway Circle · Erwin, TN · 37650 · 4237433141
50 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 16, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 11, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 11, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 11, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C June 5, 2019
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected July 11, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445077 · certified since September 15, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.