HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER
1633 HILLVIEW DRIVE, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER Compares
HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER is a 70-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Elizabethton, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.6%) is below the Tennessee average of 5.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elizabethton, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.8% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.2% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Elizabethton.
What keeps HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.8% here versus 16.9% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.6% here versus 5.2% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER's rating advantage in Elizabethton?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Elizabethton
Elizabethton sits in Carter County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.7% 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+
- 12,270 (21.7%)
- Median age
- 45.7 years
- Median household income
- $40,820
- Median home value
- $125,100
Demographics for Carter County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elizabethton.
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