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HomeTennesseeChristian Care Center of Unicoi County

Christian Care Center of Unicoi County

100 Greenway Circle, Erwin, TN 376504237433141WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(11 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
50
certified

How Christian Care Center of Unicoi County Compares in Tennessee

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
TN average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
TN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.37 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.61 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
29.2%
TN average
48.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Tennessee average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.37 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.80.
Staff turnover is 29.2%, lower than the Tennessee average of 48.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 30, 2023
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 15, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,452/mo
Tennessee median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Tennessee median
Unicoi County 65+
4,179
23.4% of county
County Population
17,845
Unicoi County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Christian Care Center of Unicoi County is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Erwin, Tennessee with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1969. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
46.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 15, 1969
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Unicoi
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
10.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 31, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.23 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.54 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.37 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.86 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
29.2%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LEWIS, JIMMY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Oct 1, 2004
LEWIS, JIMMYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2004
CAWOOD-GRAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
LEWIS, JIMMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2004
WEST, ANITACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
CARE CENTERS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
ARNOLD, ROYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
BAUMGARDNER, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 18, 2023
BYRD, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 25, 2020
CAWOOD-GRAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
EDWARDS, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 7, 2022
GREER, LORIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 23, 2021
LYONS, PEGGYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 13, 2019
NOE, STACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 9, 2025
WEST, ANITAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
WOODBY, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 9, 2021
CLAXTON DIETETIC SOLUTIONS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
ENCORE HEALTHCARE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2023
INPATIENT CONSULTANTS OF TENNESSEE PCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
ARNOLD, ROYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
LYONS, SUSANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 8, 2021
TUMKUR, DEEPIKAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Christian Care Center of Unicoi County and nearby alternatives.

All Tennessee facilities
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County
Erwin, TNCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Center on Aging and Health
Erwin, TN528 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Erwin Health Care Center
Erwin, TN1.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $10,024
Four Oaks Health Care Center
Jonesborough, TN11.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC
Johnson City, TN12.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
The Waters of Johnson City, LLC
Johnson City, TN14.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation
Johnson City, TN14.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County
Erwin, TN · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Center on Aging and Health
Erwin, TN
528 ft3/53/54/5None recorded
Erwin Health Care Center
Erwin, TN
1.0 mi2/52/52/5$10,024
Four Oaks Health Care Center
Jonesborough, TN
11.7 mi4/54/51/5None recorded
Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC
Johnson City, TN
12.1 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
The Waters of Johnson City, LLC
Johnson City, TN
14.0 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation
Johnson City, TN
14.5 mi5/55/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Christian Care Center of Unicoi County?▾
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Christian Care Center of Unicoi County cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Tennessee is $7,452/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Christian Care Center of Unicoi County participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Christian Care Center of Unicoi County had any health inspection violations?▾
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 15, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County?▾
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County provides 4.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 1.54 LPN hours, and 2.23 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 29.2%.
How many beds does Christian Care Center of Unicoi County have?▾
Christian Care Center of Unicoi County has 50 certified beds with an average of 46.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Christian Care Center of Unicoi County?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 2 in Erwin. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Christian Care Center of Unicoi County?▾
On Google Maps, Christian Care Center of Unicoi County has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.