AHC Westwood

AHC Westwood sits as part of the American Health Communities network and is linked with Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, and this place covers most types of care you might need, like active adult living, assisted living, memory care, home care, long-term care, adult day services, skilled nursing, home health care that's Medicare-certified, and also hospice care for those who need it. The building has private bathrooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, telephones, air conditioning, and high-speed internet in the rooms, and they don't skimp on spaces for people to gather since there are outdoor common areas, gardens, scheduled community activities, and spaces like a movie theater, library, arts and game rooms, and a wellness room, along with daily activities for all sorts of interests. The food is made by a professional chef and they serve meals restaurant-style with an option for special diets, including allergy-sensitive and diabetic meals, which can be helpful for many. They handle transportation and parking, which means residents can get out when they want to, and for folks who need help with daily things, the staff provides help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, plus assistance for those who can't walk. Nursing coverage stretches 12 to 16 hours each day, with a 24-hour call system, and staff is always there to help with things like health care, rehabilitation, short-term stays between hospital and home, or support for the very frail who rely on nursing care. While AHC Westwood isn't part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, the facility is for-profit, hasn't changed hands recently, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. There are 49 available certified beds out of 90 that'll be open in June 2025, so it's not a huge place, and having both a resident and family council lets people speak up about their care to make things better. They've got experience in skilled nursing, training for Certified Nursing Assistants, and ties with the Tennessee Health Care Association, plus they offer ways to help people find other care facilities. The facility encourages education, runs programs for the community, and participates in leadership and legislative conferences, and you can list the place online for free to manage availability if you need to.