RN (Registered Nurse)
Ahava Healthcare
Kingsport, Tennessee
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Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 31, 2026
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Certifications
Requirements
- rn license
- Current unrestricted RN License for the state of Tennessee Current CPR/BLS Certification
About the employer
You are weighing Ahava Healthcare in Kingsport, Tennessee. Effective May 1, 2025, Ahava partners with Ballad Health on four long-term care and assisted living facilities, including Wexford House and Madison House in Kingsport. About 200 Ballad staff were offered Ahava…
What reviewers appreciate
- Ahava–Ballad joint venture operating Kingsport LTC and assisted living sites including Wexford House and Madison House
- Comparable pay plus service credit for PTO, STD, and FMLA offered to Ballad staff moving to Ahava
- 2019 local coverage of multiple national awards at the Clarksville Ahava facility for rehab, care, and comfort
What reviewers flag
- Former staff across TN/AL sites describe hostile or toxic culture, gossip, and lack of help for coworkers or residents
- Glassdoor about 2.4/5 with roughly 13% would recommend; weak work-life and pay scores
- About 54% staff turnover and 50% RN turnover reported at the Clarksville facility
Living in Kingsport, TN
Kingsport sits in Tennessee's scenic Tri-Cities region along the Holston River, where Appalachian foothills meet small-city charm. Outdoor lovers enjoy nearby Bays Mountain Park, while a relaxed pace of life suits nurses seeking a quieter community with easy access to Northeast Tennessee's natural beauty.
- Metro price level · Kingsport area
- 86.4
- 14% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $907/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024