Wellmont Wexford House

During the year, Wellmont Wexford House (WWH) continued to operate a 174-bed skilled and long-term care facility through May 1, when it completed the sale of assets and ceased operations. WWH's team of professional caregivers has a goal to provide each resident with high-quality healthcare in a comfortable home-like environment. Their expertise ensures effective medical services for skilled and rehabilitative nursing care, including inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy, residential custodial care, respite and hospice care. Serving the residents of Sullivan County and surrounding communities, our licensed and certified nursing facility is recognized by The Joint Commission as a healthcare leader, providing short-term and long-term medical care and rehabilitation. WWH earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation and recertification in March 2023 with a March 31, 2026, expiration. The facility achieved that designation by complying with national standards for advanced post-acute rehabilitation services, healthcare quality and patient and resident safety in nursing home care. With the aligning of Ballad Health's organizations, WWH enhances the continuum of care the region's patients receive. It results in a seamless transition from one healthcare setting to another, while retaining the same quality throughout the care process. Special attention is given to the personal needs of each resident. Social, religious, recreational and educational programs, along with other amenities, are provided so each resident can lead a fulfilling life and experience as much personal freedom as possible. Services at WWH include nursing and healthcare programs that offer a wide range of individualized care such as respiratory care, therapeutic management, restorative therapies, nutritional counseling, and recreational activities, as well as convalescent nursing care for the acutely ill. Residents also have onsite access to diagnostic services such as Sleep Studies, Ultrasound, Echo, X-ray and EKG. Motivational programs emphasize the rehabilitation of each resident to their maximum level of functioning. Other medical services offered include enteral nutritional and tube feeding, Foley catheter care, colostomy, urostomy, nephrostomy care, ventilator care, IV access care and therapy/antibiotics, pain management, diabetes care, wound care, lab services, orthopedic rehabilitation, incontinence care, and dental and vision care. WWH was also rated among the best long term care facilities in Tennessee for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Newsweek.