nursing home in Erwin, TN
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County
100 Greenway Circle, Erwin, TN 37650 · (423) 743-3141
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County at a glance
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County is a 50-bed for-profit nursing home in Erwin, Tennessee (Unicoi County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 15, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 29.2% per year (state average 48.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 50
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 15, 1969
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Unicoi County
- CMS Certification Number
- 445077
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.37 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.61 hrs | 0.60 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.23 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.86 hrs | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29.2% | 48.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 43.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 47.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $22,907 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 46 | 84 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.2% | 74.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.7% | 5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14.3% | 16.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 9.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.4% | 14% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21.5% | 17.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.7% | 13.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 49% | 31.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13.5% | 20% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.5% | 89.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.6% | 79.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 79.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2026 |
| August 30, 2023 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2023 |
| August 30, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 30, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 30, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 30, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 31, 2021 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 16, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS, JIMMY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2004 |
| ARNOLD, ROY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| CLAXTON DIETETIC SOLUTIONS, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| ENCORE HEALTHCARE, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| INPATIENT CONSULTANTS OF TENNESSEE PC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| LYONS, SUSAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2021 |
| TUMKUR, DEEPIKA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| LEWIS, JIMMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2004 |
| CAWOOD-GRAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| LEWIS, JIMMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2004 |
| WEST, ANITA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| ARNOLD, ROY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| BAUMGARDNER, MELISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2023 |
| BYRD, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2020 |
| CARE CENTERS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| CAWOOD-GRAY, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| EDWARDS, DANIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2022 |
| GREER, LORI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/2021 |
| LYONS, PEGGY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/13/2019 |
| NOE, STACEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2025 |
| WEST, ANITA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| WOODBY, SCOTT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Christian Care Center of Unicoi County's rating?
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Tennessee nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Christian Care Center of Unicoi County receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Christian Care Center of Unicoi County accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Christian Care Center of Unicoi County?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Christian Care Center of Unicoi County and how do I contact it?
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County is at 100 Greenway Circle, Erwin, TN 37650. Phone: (423) 743-3141.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.