Caring Estates LLC

    4965 Brunswick Road, Arlington, TN, 38002
    2.6 · 5 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      1.0

      Nice appearance but unsafe staffing

      I liked the clean, non-hospital feel, the large grounds, family meals and that an RN and some caring staff were on duty - my mom and my brother-in-law initially felt comfortable there. But I experienced poor, unprofessional staffing and inadequate day/night checks; my mom had a fall that led to hospitalization. Despite the nice appearance and planned expansion, I strongly recommend avoiding this facility until staffing and safety are fixed.

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      2.60 · 5 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        2.8
      • Staff

        2.8
      • Meals

        2.6
      • Amenities

        2.6
      • Value

        2.6

      Pros

      • Caring staff
      • Family/friend meals with residents
      • Home-like/non-hospital atmosphere
      • Large property with trees and walking spaces
      • Positive family-member report (brother-in-law happy with staff)
      • Expansion planned
      • Resident satisfaction noted (mom likes this home)
      • Clean facility
      • Convenient location
      • RN on staff

      Cons

      • Poor staffing levels
      • Lack of professional/qualified staff
      • Inadequate checks and balances day and night
      • Reviews advising to avoid the facility
      • Appearance looks good but staff concerns exist
      • Implied poor care / negative care experiences
      • Mention of "outdated staff since 2013"
      • Reported resident fall leading to hospitalization
      • Conflicting reviews creating uncertainty about consistency of care

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans toward significant concern. Several reviewers praise personal, caring interactions and the pleasant, home-like environment, while a number of other reviewers raise serious, repeated worries about staffing, oversight, and safety. The most prominent themes are a contrast between a comfortable physical environment and interpersonal positives on one hand, and repeated reports of inadequate professional staffing and procedural weaknesses on the other.

      Care quality and staffing are the clearest areas of conflict. Multiple summaries explicitly state poor staffing, a lack of professional staff, and inadequate checks and balances both day and night. These criticisms are strong enough in some reviews to produce explicit recommendations to avoid the facility, and one review describes a fall that resulted in hospitalization. At the same time, a few reviews emphasize caring staff and specific family-member satisfaction (for example, a brother-in-law described as happy with staff, and a reviewer whose mother likes the home). The facility does have an RN on staff according to at least one summary, but reviewers nonetheless question whether staffing levels and professional oversight are sufficient and consistent. There is also a mention that staff appear 'outdated since 2013,' which suggests at least one reviewer believes staffing practices or personnel may not have been modernized or refreshed.

      Facility, environment, dining, and activities are more uniformly positive in the summaries. Multiple reviewers note a non-hospital, home-like atmosphere, a large, tree-filled property with walking spaces, cleanliness, and a convenient location. Family/friend meals with residents are mentioned as a positive social/dining feature. The property is described as pleasant and welcoming, and an expansion is planned, which could indicate investment in the physical plant or capacity. These aspects contribute to a favorable impression of the setting and daily life possibilities for residents.

      Management and operational concerns are where negative reports cluster. In addition to comments about insufficient staffing and lack of checks and balances, reviewers imply inconsistent care quality—some families report satisfaction while others advise avoidance based on negative experiences. The contrast between 'it looks good' and 'staff concerns' appears repeatedly, suggesting that outward appearances and amenities may not reflect the reliability or professionalism of day-to-day care. The planned expansion noted in one summary could affect staffing and oversight further; reviewers did not comment on whether management has addressed the staffing criticisms or how the expansion will be staffed.

      Taken together, the reviews signal a facility with strong environmental and interpersonal strengths (clean, home-like atmosphere; outdoor space; family meal involvement; some family members very satisfied) but with recurring, serious concerns about staffing, professional oversight, and resident safety. The pattern suggests that potential residents and families should probe staffing ratios, qualifications, night shift supervision, fall-prevention protocols, incident history, and how management plans to staff and supervise during and after the planned expansion. The mixed nature of the reviews means due diligence—visiting, asking detailed operational questions, and checking recent incident or inspection records—will be important to determine whether the positive aspects outweigh the documented risks for a particular prospective resident.

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      About Caring Estates LLC

      Caring Estates LLC is a residential care home in Arlington, TN, found in a quiet neighborhood with trees, grassy areas, and space to walk outside, so there's a real sense of country living even though you're near restaurants, theaters, parks, and pharmacies. The community can house up to 50 seniors, and offers several types of care including assisted living, memory care, respite care, hospice, and skilled nursing, so residents can stay as needs change. There are private and semi-private rooms, and the monthly price averages around $3,600 for care home services, though the pricing depends on room type, and there are options for both all-inclusive rent or rent plus care fees.

      Residents have 24-hour support from staff, including help with activities like bathing, dressing, medication, and personal care, with some services geared for those dealing with memory loss. Memory care is offered in suites designed for safety, using features like Wander Guard or a similar system. There are activities planned throughout the week, like health and wellness programs, board games, outdoor walks, music therapy, art plans, gardening, pet therapy, religious offerings when available, and trips out, so there's usually something to do. The community offers three homemade meals a day, made to fit different diets such as diabetic or vegetarian and takes care to help with high blood pressure or diabetes if needed. Residents eat in a shared dining room and can find snacks and drink options. There's a book room, billiards lounge, ballroom, TV and movie room, and even a piano or organ for entertainment, as well as a woodworking shop, gardening areas, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and an arts and crafts center.

      Transportation services help residents get to doctor's appointments, do shopping, go on outings, or attend church, with both complimentary and paid options, and there's parking for residents and guests with both uncovered and covered spots, so visitors and outings aren't a problem. Staff provides grocery shopping and pharmacy support for those who want help. The community is pet-friendly too, so dogs, cats, and other pets are allowed, which a lot of seniors appreciate. Wellness and fitness amenities include an exercise center, swimming pool, and regular physical therapy. The facility has a security gate to help keep everyone safe, and memory care areas have extra supervision.

      Rooms and amenities are tailored to both comfort and convenience, from private and semi-private rooms to a beauty salon, game room, hot tub, sauna, and computer or media center. Residents can choose between detached homes, studios, one- or two-bedroom apartments, condos, or townhomes based on what's available. Some staff speak different languages, like English, French, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, Hindi, and more, which can help if residents have language needs. The care home's goal is to help older adults keep their independence as much as possible, with specialized care plans and regular reassessment according to Tennessee's Department of Social Services, where it's licensed under number 570.

      Caring Estates LLC doesn't hide from honesty, having both positive and negative reviews, including some about staff and safety concerns, but many reviews cite friendly staff, a warm house-like feel, and good value for the price. It gets an average overall score of 2.5 stars on some sites, but elsewhere is rated as high as 4.5, with about half of reviewed residents reporting five-star satisfaction. The brochure can be downloaded for more information, and it's registered with A Place for Mom for advising and connecting families. All things considered, Caring Estates LLC offers a mixture of board and care, thoughtful programming, various amenities, and several housing choices for older adults who want options in a country-style setting.

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