HCHC Updates Visitation Based on COVID-19 Numbers in the Facility

PARIS, TN – Due to rising numbers of COVID-19 in the community and within the facility, Henry County Healthcare Center will only be allowing visitors to enter the facility through the main lobby area.

Hand sanitizer and masks for visitors will be available and must be used when they enter the building from the main lobby area.

Please do not enter the building if:

  1. You have symptoms of COVID which may include any or all of the following: fever, cough, headache, chills, fatigue, or malaise, sore throat, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, vomiting, or diarrhea.
  2. You have been in close contact with someone who is COVID positive.
  3. You are currently COVID positive.

Masks are required when the community transmission levels are high.  A masking notice will be on the entrance doors if we are in a period of high community transmission levels as we are currently seeing.  The transmission levels will be checked every Monday.

If you are interested in the COVID vaccine, it is available at the Department of Health here in Paris as well as some of the pharmacies in town.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our facility.   We will direct you to a staff member who can talk with you regarding any concerns.  The primary number to the facility is 731-642-5700.  For additional information, please visit the CDC’s coronavirus disease information page.

Additionally, if you are interested in COVID-19 at home rapid test kits or masks for free, please call our FindLine at 731-644-3463.

To learn more, go to our website at www.hcmc-tn.org or go to the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html

About Henry County Healthcare Center
Henry County Healthcare Center is a 136-bed facility providing skilled and intermediate care with an emphasis on rehabilitation services through the Plumley Rehabilitation Center located at 239 Hospital Circle in Paris. For more information: www.hcmc-tn.org.

About Henry County Medical Center

Located in Paris, TN, Henry County Medical Center is a progressive, integrated healthcare organization committed to serving the healthcare needs of Henry County and the adjoining region.  Including a 142-bed hospital and other facilities, the medical center provides a variety of outpatient services, as well as inpatient care. Additionally, HCMC owns and operates 8 provider clinics in various specialties.  Henry County Medical Center is a county-owned and operated nonprofit institution. For more information: www.hcmc-tn.org.