Decatur County Healthcare

    726 S Kentucky Ave, Parsons, TN 38363
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Friendly staff, excellent rehab, amenities

    I'm impressed - the staff are professional and friendly, from admissions (Holly and Hope) to nursing and housekeeping. Rehab was excellent (PT Logan Hays), and the therapy and whirlpool rooms are well equipped; meals looked good in a pleasant dining room. Outdoor activities, resident outings and reliable public Wi-Fi round out a very good senior living choice.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    4.08·(12)

    Overall rating

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

      4.3
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Skilled physical therapy services
    • Professional and friendly clinical staff
    • Competent nursing and nursing-assistant care
    • Supportive and effective admissions coordination
    • On-site rehabilitation amenities (therapy and whirlpool rooms)
    • Resident dining room with appealing meals
    • Organized resident outings and outdoor activities
    • Housekeeping and general facility upkeep
    • Public Wi‑Fi availability

    Cons

    • Low frontline staff compensation
    • Cost-cutting management incentive structure
    • Inadequate staffing levels
    • Delays in medication administration and call-response times
    • Staff wellbeing and retention concerns

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but consistent picture: clinical and therapy services are a clear strength of the facility, while operational and managerial practices raise recurrent concerns. Several reviewers praised the rehabilitation program, naming physical therapists (notably Logan Hays) and describing therapy sessions as very good. Nursing staff and CNAs were described as competent and doing their best under pressure; admissions staff were also singled out as professional and helpful. These comments suggest the facility delivers solid hands-on care and has capable clinical and admissions personnel.

    Facility amenities and daily life aspects were also highlighted positively. Reviewers noted an on-site therapy room and whirlpool, a resident dining room with appealing meal presentation, organized resident outings and outdoor activities, and public Wi‑Fi. Housekeeping and general upkeep were mentioned favorably, indicating that common areas and resident spaces are maintained to an acceptable standard.

    However, operational patterns emerge that could affect quality of care. Multiple entries describe understaffing that manifests as delayed medication administration and slow call-response times. Reviewers characterized staff as striving to provide care despite these constraints, but the delays and responsiveness issues point to staffing level problems and workflow strain rather than isolated incidents. Relatedly, concerns about staff wellbeing and retention were raised in the context of compensation and management practices.

    Several reviewers commented on compensation and corporate incentives: frontline environmental staff and licensed staff were described as low-paid relative to local alternatives, and management bonuses tied explicitly to cost containment were reported. These elements combine into a pattern that reviewers interpreted as prioritizing cost control, which reviewers linked to staffing challenges and morale issues. Prospective residents and families should consider asking about current staffing ratios, recent turnover, and whether there have been changes to clinical oversight or medication-administration protocols.

    In summary, the facility appears to offer strong rehabilitation services, respectful clinical staff, and pleasant common-area amenities, but it also shows operational vulnerabilities tied to staffing levels and management incentive structures. For families considering this facility, the key trade-off is between the evident strengths in therapy and day-to-day resident life and the operational risks associated with staffing, medication-timing reliability, and staff compensation/retention. During a visit, focus questions on current staffing patterns, medication administration safeguards, and how the organization monitors and addresses staff wellbeing and response times.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Decatur County Healthcare is located at 726 S Kentucky Ave, Parsons, TN, 38363.

    About Decatur County Healthcare

    Decatur County Healthcare in Parsons, TN, stands as a senior living community that provides many care options for older adults, and you'll find things like Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Home Care, Adult Day Services, Home Health Care, and Hospice all offered here, and they're known for covering a lot of needs, whether someone wants to live on their own with some help nearby or needs full-time care for health or memory problems, or even when folks want palliative care or help with breathing, because they also have respiratory therapy and lots of rehab services, so physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, and there are certified staff for these areas, with CNA training programs offered too, so they take care in having the right help around. Decatur County Manor is a part of their facility, so nursing home care, both short-term and long-term, is available for people with either physical or mental health issues, and people living here can also use therapy to help with recovery and daily living, and the staff tries to make sure each person's needs are understood and met, with a caring and supportive environment, and the community stays involved in local events and has a good reputation for quality care. The place focuses on both physical and emotional wellness, you'll find programs and activities to help residents feel at home, and there are shops, dining, banks, hospitals, and drug stores not far away, which makes things easier for families and residents. Decatur County Healthcare takes part in groups like the Tennessee Health Care Association and the Tennessee Center for Assisted Living, and they support education, training, and leadership for care staff, and they show up at events and training for the long-term care community in Tennessee. They have a resource center and tools for finding facilities and vendors, and people have reviewed them on senior living directories, so they're known around the area for caring for older folks and trying to make a safe and welcoming spot for people who need support as they age.

    People often ask...

    Decatur County Healthcare offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 726 S Kentucky Ave, Parsons, TN 38363.

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