Shannondale Health Care Center, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a skilled nursing facility offering a variety of care services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents. As part of the broader Shannondale of Knoxville continuum, which includes independent and assisted living options, the Health Care Center focuses on comprehensive nursing and rehabilitative care. The facility provides residents with access to essential services such as pain management, respiratory therapy, and extensive rehabilitative therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. An on-site barber and beauty salon is available, enhancing the residents' convenience and helping to maintain their well-being and personal care.
The range of therapies offered at Shannondale Health Care Center is designed to address a broad spectrum of rehabilitative needs. Pain management services aim to enhance comfort and improve residents' quality of life, while respiratory therapy supports those with pulmonary conditions. The rehabilitative services include physical therapy, which assists with mobility and strength improvements, occupational therapy, which focuses on daily living skills, and speech therapy, intended to enhance communication abilities and swallowing functions. Despite its extensive care offerings, reviews of the facility present a mixed picture. Some families commend the compassionate care and attentive staff members, who make efforts to create a homelike environment. Conversely, common concerns include issues related to understaffing and the use of temporary agency workers, which allegedly impede consistent and effective care delivery. Reports of delayed response times and poor inter-staff communication have also been noted, suggesting areas of operational improvement are needed to address these concerns.
Costs at this community start at $1,375 and range up to $6,600. The average price in the community is $3,988, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,081. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.