IVY HALL NURSING HOME
301 WATAUGA AVE, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How IVY HALL NURSING HOME Compares
IVY HALL NURSING HOME is a 101-bed for-profit 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 falls resulting in major injury (1.8%) is below the Tennessee average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 101 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% 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: 14.7% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.5% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.0% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask IVY HALL NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing IVY HALL NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Elizabethton.
What keeps IVY HALL NURSING HOME'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 IVY HALL NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is IVY HALL NURSING HOME doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 30.0% here versus 22.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at IVY HALL NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains IVY HALL NURSING HOME'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 IVY HALL NURSING HOME?
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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