STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION
886 HWY 411 NORTH, Etowah, TN 37331
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How STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION Compares
STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Etowah, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (12.0%) is below the Tennessee average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Etowah, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (42% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (47% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Etowah.
What keeps STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION'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 STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 12.0% here versus 22.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 88 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION's rating advantage in Etowah?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Etowah
Etowah sits in McMinn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% 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+
- 10,584 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $46,872
- Median home value
- $140,000
Demographics for McMinn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Etowah.
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