Christian Care Center Of Unicoi County
Erwin, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445077) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 743-3141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christian Care Center Of Unicoi County has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Christian Care Center Of Unicoi County reports 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.2%.
Christian Care Center Of Unicoi County has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Christian Care Center Of Unicoi County is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Erwin, Tennessee, serving Unicoi County. The facility is licensed for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 46.1 residents. It has been certified since September 15, 1969, and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. There is no chain affiliation noted in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.37 per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the provided data.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure reports directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the data supplied and the vintage of the CMS dataset referenced here.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 29.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds with an average daily census of 46.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, and the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 15, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5-star scale; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4237433141 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour logistics; contact the facility at 4237433141 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare beforehand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445077?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.