Jackson, Tennessee
West Tennessee Post Acute
597 W Forest Ave, Jackson, TN 38301
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- Jackson, TN
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About this community
West Tennessee Post Acute is a 67-bed skilled nursing facility in Jackson, Tennessee, where every room is private. Care includes 24-hour skilled nursing with registered nurses, short-term rehabilitation, post-hospital extended care and long-term care. Dementia care, respite care and hospice services are also offered.
Care & daily life
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Long-Term Care / Nursing Home
Settings offering continuous nursing or complex care where supported.
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Care & support
Skilled nursing includes IV therapy, wound care, an enteral feeding program, catheter care, colostomy and ileostomy care, off-site dialysis, medication management and education, diabetic management and education, and pain management.
An on-site medical director coordinates medical services, a director of nursing oversees healthcare in the facility, and an on-staff registered dietitian is part of the team.
An in-house rehabilitation team provides physical, occupational and speech therapy. Families are encouraged to take part in therapy sessions, caregiver education and training.
Dementia care offers 24-hour specialized care and structure for residents with progressive memory loss, using simple routines and visual cues.
Wound care covers diabetic and pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, venous insufficiency and other chronic, non-healing wounds.
Restorative nursing plans developed by the therapy and nursing teams cover areas such as range of motion, activities of daily living, positioning, skin and wound management, and bowel and bladder training.
Respite care is offered for caregivers who need a break, and a hospice team assists with patient care, comfort and quality of life.
Social services staff assist residents and families during transitional periods and help with care planning and discharge planning.
Rooms & living spaces
The facility offers 67 all-private rooms.
Dining & meals
The dietary department prepares meals to meet specific dietary and therapeutic needs according to physician orders, with oral supplemental diets and regular nutritional assessments by a registered dietitian.
Activities & connection
Activities include musical performances, singing and stretching exercises, fitness activities, games, trivia, gardening, religious meetings and field trips or outings.
Active resident and family councils are offered, and regular special events bring families together.
Shared spaces & amenities
Transportation service, laboratory testing and X-rays, and audiology services are available.
Location & getting around
West Tennessee Post Acute is at 597 W Forest Avenue, Jackson, TN 38301.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact West Tennessee Post Acute. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
