Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Tennessee
Key metrics for nursing homes in Tennessee including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Tennessee- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on November 3, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Tennessee has a total of 304 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 7,051,339, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 203.77 persons in Tennessee. There were 24,555 residents as November 3, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 70.96 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Tennessee has added 138 new beds and lost 577 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Tennessee and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.60 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.07 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.78 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Tennessee:
COVID-19 Infections in Tennessee Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Tennessee there were a total of 55 new cases and 55 new deaths among residents for the week ending November 3, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Tennessee
Tennessee added 2 new skilled nursing facilities and 138 beds over the past year. Below is list of the new facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Park at White Pine | 30 |
| Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland | 108 |
Tennessee lost 7 skilled nursing facilities and 577 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Viviant Healthcare of Bristol | 130 |
| Viviant Healthcare of Shelbyville | 130 |
| Viviant Healthcare of Murfreesboro | 100 |
| Bailey Park Community Living Center | 50 |
| St Clare Health and Rehab, LLC | 48 |
| Hickman Community Nursing Home | 40 |
| Serene Manor Medical Ctr. | 79 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for Tennessee Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Tennessee. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Tennessee
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Fort Sanders Tcu 1901 CLINCH AVE KNOXVILLE, TN |
0.00 |
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The Waters of Roan Highlands,llc 146 BUCK CREEK ROAD ROAN MOUNTAIN, TN |
0.00 |
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Regional One Health Subacute Care 877 JEFFERSON AVENUE, ADAMS PAVILION 3RD FLOOR MEMPHIS, TN |
1.33 |
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Ahc Applingwood 1536 APPLING CARE LANE CORDOVA, TN |
2.00 |
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Signature Healthcare of Elizabethon Rehab and Wellne 1200 SPRUCE LANE ELIZABETHTON, TN |
2.67 |
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Overton County Health and Rehab Center 318 BILBREY STREET LIVINGSTON, TN |
2.67 |
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Hancock Manor Nursing Home 1423 MAIN STREET SNEEDVILLE, TN |
3.33 |
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Ahc Mckenzie 175 HOSPITAL DRIVE MC KENZIE, TN |
3.33 |
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Island Home Park Health and Rehab 1758 HILLWOOD DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN |
3.33 |
|
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City 3209 BRISTOL HWY JOHNSON CITY, TN |
3.33 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Beech Tree Health and Rehabilitation 240 HOSPITAL LANE JELLICO, TN |
645.17 / |
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Church Hill Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center 701 WEST MAIN BLVD CHURCH HILL, TN |
512.67 / |
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Majestic Gardens at Memphis Rehab and Snc 131 N TUCKER MEMPHIS, TN |
510.83 |
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Ahc Lewis County 119 KITTRELL STREET HOHENWALD, TN |
455.33 / |
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Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center 200 SOUTH PARKWAY WEST MEMPHIS, TN |
432.83 Rating Not Available |
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Midtown Center For Health and Rehabilitation 141 N MCLEAN BLVD MEMPHIS, TN |
429.33 Rating Not Available |
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Siskin Subacute West 1 SISKEN PLAZA CHATTANOOGA, TN |
423.50 |
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Mckendree Village 4347 LEBANON ROAD HERMITAGE, TN |
420.17 / |
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Asbury Place at Maryville 2648 SEVIERVILLE RD MARYVILLE, TN |
383.50 |
|
Ahc Mt Juliet 2650 NORTH MT JULIET ROAD MOUNT JULIET, TN |
377.83 / |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Tennessee Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Tennessee nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Tennessee performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.10 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 81.50 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.07 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.11 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.60 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.71 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.78 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.22 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.39 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.07 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 49.70 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 43.20 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.50 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.44 | Higher |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.71 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.08 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.57 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 1.10 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 36,879.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 16.56 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.84 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 54.20 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.24 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.34 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 10.19 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.15 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.54 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 89.84 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 16.43 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 79.61 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.78 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 21.42 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 30.92 | Higher |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 8.53 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 93.37 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 76.35 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 77.38 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 22.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 12.42 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.53 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.56 | Lower |
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