[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 83 (Thursday, May 18, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S6945]
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                  TRIBUTE TO MOUNTAIN CITY CARE CENTER

 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize this week 
as Nursing Home Week in Tennessee, and to commend one of the finest 
nursing homes in east Tennessee for its excellent staff and the 
generous care it provides its residents--the Mountain City Care Center 
in Mountain City, TN.
  Nursing homes in Tennessee are reviewed each year in a Tennessee 
State survey, with the results highlighting each center's strengths and 
weaknesses. Just 2 years ago, Mountain City Care Center was widely 
recognized as one of the worst facilities in east Tennessee, and it was 
almost forced to close. After receiving poor State survey results, the 
staff and new management of the facility immediately began retraining 
and hiring new care providers. Within 90 days, the State found that 
significant changes were being made, and Mountain City Care Center's 
surveys, as well as public opinion about the facility, have been 
improving ever since.
  Just 2 weeks ago, the care center received its best inspection yet in 
the annual surveys, and it is widely recognized as one of the most 
improved, progressive nursing homes in east Tennessee. Mountain City 
Care Center even sponsors school projects, Johnson County Little 
League, sports programs, Rotary Club, American Red Cross, and other 
community programs.
  Mr. President, I would like to thank the Tennesseans who were 
involved in turning around Mountain City Care Center and turning it 
into one of the best facilities in the State. Without their hard work 
and dedication to quality care, elderly residents in Mountain City 
would not receive the attention and care that they deserve.


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