Center on Aging and Health

Center on Aging and Health is a skilled nursing community located in Erwin, Tennessee, a small mountain town in Unicoi County surrounded by the natural grandeur of the Cherokee National Forest and the Nolichucky River. With a focus on long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation, the center serves the medical and personal care needs of area seniors in a setting that balances clinical support with a sense of place and belonging. Erwin's location in the Appalachian highlands of northeastern Tennessee offers residents a serene and naturally beautiful environment. The Nolichucky River runs just south of town, and Rock Creek Recreation Area — part of the Cherokee National Forest — provides access to trails, picnic areas, and the sounds of rushing mountain streams. Unaka Mountain, with its striking spruce-fir forest, is visible from much of the county and lends the community a distinctive character that residents and families appreciate. For healthcare needs beyond the skilled nursing level, Unicoi County Hospital (a Ballad Health facility) is located in Erwin and provides emergency, surgical, and inpatient services. Johnson City Medical Center, one of the region's leading tertiary care hospitals, is approximately 20 miles away on US-19W — making specialist consultations and advanced procedures accessible without lengthy travel. The Center on Aging and Health is operated as a for-profit limited liability company, with a care team that includes licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and therapy professionals. Care plans are developed with input from residents, families, and attending physicians to ensure that each resident's medical, emotional, and social needs are addressed. Families in Unicoi County and the surrounding Tri-Cities region trust the center as a dependable option for skilled nursing placement and short-term recovery.