The Waters of Smyrna

    202 Enon Springs Rd E, Smyrna, TN 37167
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.8ยท101 reviews

    Kind staff excellent care recommended

    I'm very pleased with the care my loved one received - the staff are kind, attentive and feel like family, nurses and therapists helped restore mobility and independence, the facility is clean and welcoming, meals and activities are excellent, and administration is responsive. I feel safe and supported and would recommend this place.

    Loved one of 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

    2.84ยท(101)

    Overall rating

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

      2.2
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      1.9
    • Amenities

      1.4
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and caregiving staff
    • Strong physical and occupational therapy program
    • Supportive activities and engagement programming
    • Attentive and informative nursing communication
    • Clean and organized laundry services
    • Welcoming and responsive admissions process
    • Successful short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Friendly, family-like staff culture

    Cons

    • Chronic understaffing and high staff turnover
    • Reliance on agency/temporary staff unfamiliar with residents
    • Slow or inconsistent responsiveness to call lights and requests
    • Inconsistent personal-care delivery (bathing, toileting, dressing)
    • Gaps in medication and discharge coordination
    • Variable dining quality and meal-service consistency
    • Sanitation and maintenance concerns in resident and common areas
    • Safety and accessibility shortcomings for mobility-impaired residents
    • Inadequate clinical oversight during weekends and off-shifts
    • Communication and family-notification gaps
    • Allegations of missing belongings and financial misconduct
    • Inconsistent administrative leadership and frequent role turnover

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression is mixed, with a clear polarization of experiences. A number of families describe very positive staysโ€”particularly for short-term rehabilitationโ€”citing a strong therapy department, caring nurses and aides, active programming, and good outcomes for mobility and independence. At the same time, many other accounts point to persistent operational problems that affect clinical care, daily living assistance, and family confidence.

    Care quality is uneven. Positive reports highlight effective rehab services and clinically engaged therapy teams that produce measurable improvement. Conversely, recurring operational concerns include missed or delayed medication and discharge coordination, inconsistent application of respiratory or specialty equipment, delayed or missed personal-care tasks (bathing, toileting, dressing), pressure-injury risks, weight loss and infection-management worries. Several reviews describe delayed clinical attention and gaps in follow-up after changes in condition; families frequently reported needing to advocate to secure timely interventions.

    Staffing and staff conduct are major themes. While individual staff members and small teams receive praise for compassion and professionalism, the facility appears to struggle with chronic understaffing and high turnover. Reliance on agency or temporary staff unfamiliar with residents is frequently noted, producing variability in responsiveness, documentation, and continuity of care. Call-light response times, caregiver availability for hygiene and toileting, and uneven staff attitudes are cited as operational weaknesses that directly affect resident comfort and safety.

    Dining and activities are inconsistent between reports. Several families commend the dining program and specific meals, while many others describe unsatisfactory meal quality, limited customization, and service timing problems. The activities program is similarly variable: some residents enjoy robust, engaging programming and strong staff involvement; others report limited engagement and fewer activity options.

    Facility condition and safety show mixed observations. Positive comments reference clean, organized laundry services and orderly areas; critical comments raise concerns about sanitation and maintenance in some resident rooms and common spaces, unfinished repairs, outlet and equipment issues, closet and bathroom accessibility limitations, and supervision/safety gaps such as wandering between rooms. Weekend and off-shift coverage is repeatedly identified as a vulnerability that can affect clinical oversight, therapy continuity, and timely assistance.

    Management and communication are inconsistent. Families describe both responsive, communicative leadership and, alternatively, unresponsive or changing administrative contacts (including frequent social-worker turnover). Several reviewers mentioned regulatory attention and plans to report problems; a few raised serious allegations about missing personal items. These patterns contribute to a perception that quality and oversight fluctuate depending on leadership and staffing stability.

    What prospective residents and families should consider: observe staffing levels and shift handoffs, ask specifically about weekend clinical coverage and therapy frequency, review medication- and discharge-coordination processes, inspect rooms and bathrooms for accessibility and maintenance, and request examples of activity programming. Visiting at different times of dayโ€”weekends and eveningsโ€”can help reveal variability. The facility offers strong rehabilitation services and compassionate individual caregivers, but operational weaknesses (staffing, consistency of personal care, and maintenance/cleanliness in some areas) are important to assess before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

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    The Waters of Smyrna is located at 202 Enon Springs Rd E, Smyrna, TN, 37167.

    About The Waters of Smyrna

    The Waters of Smyrna is a premier care home located in Smyrna that provides exceptional senior living services in a warm and welcoming environment. The community offers a range of amenities and services designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, including personalized care plans, delicious meals prepared by culinary experts, and a variety of engaging activities and social programs.

    At The Waters of Smyrna, residents can enjoy beautifully appointed accommodations that are designed with their comfort and wellbeing in mind. The community features spacious common areas where residents can socialize with friends and participate in group activities, as well as cozy lounges and outdoor spaces where they can relax and unwind. The caring staff at The Waters of Smyrna is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to residents, helping them maintain their independence and dignity while receiving the assistance they need.

    In addition to the exceptional care and services provided at The Waters of Smyrna, residents also have access to a range of amenities that promote wellness and wellbeing. These amenities include a fitness center for staying active, a beauty salon and barbershop for looking and feeling their best, and a library for quiet reading and relaxation. The community also offers transportation services for residents who need assistance getting to appointments or running errands.

    Overall, The Waters of Smyrna is a welcoming and supportive community where seniors can thrive and enjoy a high quality of life. With personalized care plans, a variety of amenities, and a dedicated staff, residents can feel confident that they are receiving the best possible care in a warm and inviting environment.

    People often ask...

    The Waters of Smyrna offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 202 Enon Springs Rd E, Smyrna, TN 37167.

    No, The Waters of Smyrna does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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