CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY
100 GREENWAY CIRCLE, Erwin, TN 37650
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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How CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY Compares
CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Erwin, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.4%) is above the Tennessee average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Erwin, the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.5% (26% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.2% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY with other nursing homes in Erwin.
What keeps CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.3% here versus 5.2% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF UNICOI COUNTY's rating advantage in Erwin?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Erwin
Erwin sits in Unicoi County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,231 (23.7%)
- Median age
- 47.4 years
- Median household income
- $44,526
- Median home value
- $136,500
Demographics for Unicoi County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Erwin.
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