Hillview Community Living Center

    897 Evergreen St, Dresden, TN, 38225
    4.3 · 8 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Attentive staff but inconsistent care

    My experience is mixed. My mom is happy with attentive, hardworking staff who know residents' names, engaging activities and holiday crafts, and excellent, varied meals (three a day, lots of vegetables/fruit and even ice cream - best turkey ever). However care can be inconsistent: some staff are rude or dismissive, communication and therapy coordination are poor, and we experienced inadequate basic care, including bed sores.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.25 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • rehab services
    • attentive nursing staff
    • supportive nurses who assist with walking
    • engaging activities
    • holiday crafts
    • three meals daily
    • varied food options
    • vegetables and fruit available
    • ice cream option
    • residents report happiness
    • friendly staff
    • family-like atmosphere
    • staff know residents' names
    • residents treated like family
    • delicious food
    • well-prepared holiday meals (noted turkey)
    • fun, loving, safe environment
    • polite and caring workers
    • excellent care reported by some
    • hard-working staff
    • suitable for long-term residency
    • pleasant atmosphere

    Cons

    • rude staff reported
    • avoidant and dismissive staff behavior
    • poor communication with families
    • unclear therapy delivery
    • reports of bed sores
    • inadequate basic care in some cases
    • negative overall experience reported by some families

    Summary review

    Overall impression: The reviews present a mixed but largely positive picture with some serious negative reports. Multiple reviewers emphasize strong points such as attentive caregiving, effective rehabilitation services, a warm family-like atmosphere, and enjoyable dining and activities. At the same time, a subset of reviews raises important concerns about communication, inconsistent basic care, and clinical problems such as bed sores. These opposing themes suggest the facility has clear strengths but also occasional or situational lapses that merit further inquiry.

    Care quality and clinical services: Several reviews highlight excellent and attentive care, including rehab-focused services and nursing staff who actively assist residents (for example, walking with a resident). Words like "excellent care," "hard-working staff," and accounts of long-term residents being well looked-after indicate that clinical and support staff perform well in many cases. However, the presence of reports describing inadequate basic care and specific clinical issues such as bed sores is a serious concern. Those negative reports point to inconsistency in care delivery — while many residents receive good support, at least some have experienced lapses that resulted in adverse outcomes.

    Staff, culture, and atmosphere: A dominant positive theme is the facility’s warm, family-like environment. Multiple reviewers note that staff are friendly, polite, caring, and know residents by name, creating a sense of being treated like family. This contributes to a pleasant, safe, and loving atmosphere mentioned in several summaries. Contrastingly, a few reviewers describe staff who are rude, avoidant, or dismissive; poor interpersonal behavior and lack of responsiveness were singled out. The coexistence of both portraits suggests variation in staff behavior—possibly by shift, department, or individual—and indicates that experiences can depend heavily on which staff members a resident or family interacts with.

    Activities and environment: The facility receives consistent praise for its activity programming and overall atmosphere. Engaging activities, including holiday crafts and celebrations, are mentioned positively and contribute to residents’ enjoyment and social engagement. Reviews characterize the environment as fun and safe, which supports positive quality-of-life indicators for residents.

    Dining and food service: Dining is a clear strength in the reviews. Multiple comments reference three meals daily with variety, availability of vegetables and fruit, dessert choices such as ice cream, and specific praise for holiday meals (one reviewer called the turkey "the best ever"). Food is described as delicious and contributes to resident satisfaction.

    Management, communication, and therapy coordination: Several reviews raise concerns about poor communication with families and unclear therapy delivery. One review specifically notes that therapy delivery was unclear, and others point to avoidant or dismissive responses from staff. These patterns imply potential issues with care coordination, family communication protocols, or management oversight. When combined with reports of inadequate basic care and bed sores, these communication and oversight gaps are notable and should be explored further by prospective residents and families.

    Notable patterns and recommendations for consideration: The most frequent positive themes are caring, familiar staff; effective rehab and supportive nursing in many cases; engaging activities; and strong dining. The most serious negative themes are inconsistent care resulting in issues such as bed sores, poor communication, and instances of rude or dismissive staff. This mix indicates that while many residents thrive at the facility, there may be variability in quality across shifts, units, or staff members. Families considering placement should weigh the strong quality-of-life elements (activities, food, friendly culture) against the reported inconsistencies in basic care and communication, and they may want to ask targeted questions about skin care protocols, staffing consistency, complaint resolution processes, and how therapy plans are communicated and documented.

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    About Hillview Community Living Center

    Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden, TN, gives skilled nursing care around the clock for long-term residents and those needing short stays, with newly renovated private and semi-private suites that have emergency call systems, internet access, and a resident phone system, and they even have guest suites for visitors who want to stay overnight and meals that guests can join too, which can be comforting for families who want to be close. Hillview has a team that includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, and Life Connections Directors, and everyone's focused on personal care plans that help with daily activities like bathing, eating, dressing, medications, and more, and the staff gets training to handle the challenges of aging.

    The facility stands out with Dresden's only all-male unit, keeping men together for added comfort, and they offer a separate area for residents who smoke plus an outdoor patio to enjoy, and you can find vending machines, a private dining room, and organized activities run by an Activities Director. Hillview meets federal rules to take Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, or private pay, and they have a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is a sign that they've followed national standards, and they're also a member of the Tennessee Health Care Association. People get meal services that cover nutritional needs, housekeeping, and laundry, and there's an on-site beauty and barber shop for haircuts and washes, so residents can keep up with daily routines.

    Hillview Community Living Center provides both inpatient and outpatient therapy, including a 2,000 square foot, state-of-the-art therapy gym for people who need physical, speech, or occupational therapy, and they've got a subacute unit for those needing some extra medical care. Doctors supervise patient care, and nurses are there 24/7 to cover care needs, store and manage medications, and watch for emergencies, with care plans made to fit each person's needs. The facility lets residents feel safe and valued, with private spaces and programs like CNA training for staff, and they do their best to get ready for emergencies to keep everyone safe during health crises, so families know there's a plan. Residents get to enjoy internet, Wi-Fi, a wellness center, chances to visit in private spaces, and the comfort of a place that's been recently updated for both safety and a homelike atmosphere.

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