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Families describe The Waters of McKenzie as a clean, well-maintained skilled nursing and rehabilitation center where staff are attentive and management is hands-on. Reviewers consistently praise the caring atmosphere, communication, and the sense that residents are treated like family.
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The Waters of McKenzie is a senior living community in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 38 reviews.
Waters of McKenzie is a rehabilitation and nursing center in McKenzie, Tennessee, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility provides personalized memory care and a range of specialized services designed to support residents' individual needs and help them live well each day.
The community's rehabilitation program focuses on helping residents rebuild strength, confidence, and independence during their recovery. The facility offers specialized services including wound care and respiratory support to meet the diverse medical needs of its residents.
Memory care at Waters of McKenzie is designed to encourage connection and comfort, with programming aimed at supporting residents' well-being and quality of life. The facility emphasizes a mission of helping every individual live well on a daily basis, with personalized attention to each resident's unique requirements.
The care team at Waters of McKenzie is dedicated to supporting residents whether they require short-term stays or long-term living arrangements. The facility maintains a clean, well-maintained environment where residents are supported in reaching their fullest potential.
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Help Me Choose4.7overall · 38 ratings combined
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T Holecz
Mar 2026
I had a great experience with this skilled nursing facility. The building is very clean and well-maintained, with fresh common areas and tidy resident rooms. The staff is professional, caring, and attentive to residents’ needs. Overall, it has a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere, and I would definitely recommend it to others looking for quality care.
Landon Coates
Mar 2026
Very nice building. Very clean. The staff was very inviting as well. Made myself and my family feel at ease. I would put 6 stars if there was an option.
Whitney Holecz
Mar 2026
Beautiful building! Great and caring staff! Very very very fun activities! I would recommend this place to anyone, and it’s great to see the smiles from everyone!
Asia Armstrong
Jan 2026
Amazing care and wonderful staff! Residents are treated like family, and it shows every day. Clean facility, great communication, and a positive atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Tyler Muse
Jan 2026
Management is hands on and ensures residents receive excellent care. Facility stays clean and residents seem happy when I visit. I would highly recommend this place
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 30 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 17, 2022
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 8, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 2, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 2, 2022
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2022
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 24, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 25, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
The Waters of McKenzie offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
The Waters of McKenzie is located at 14510 Us-Highway 79 in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee.
Families describe The Waters of McKenzie as a clean, well-maintained skilled nursing and rehabilitation center where staff are attentive and management is hands-on. Reviewers consistently praise the caring atmosphere, communication, and the sense that residents are treated like family.
The Waters of McKenzie had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 30 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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