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.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Tennessee has a total of 303 active skilled nursing facilities with 34,604 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 of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 70.96%.
(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 0 new beds and lost 49 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
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 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.14 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 1.08 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.82 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for 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 129 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
Tennessee lost 1 skilled nursing facilities and 49 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Nashville | 49 |
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
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds 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.
| 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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Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City 3209 BRISTOL HWY JOHNSON CITY, TN |
1.00
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Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center 919 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE MOUNTAIN CITY, TN |
1.00
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Signature Healthcare of Rogersville 109 HWY 70 NORTH ROGERSVILLE, TN |
2.00
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Ivy Hall Nursing Home 301 WATAUGA AVE ELIZABETHTON, TN |
2.00
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Nhc-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center 5010 TROTWOOD AVE COLUMBIA, TN |
3.00
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The Waters of Winchester, LLC 1360 BYPASS ROAD WINCHESTER, TN |
3.00
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Signature Healthcare of Elizabethon Rehab and Wellne 1200 SPRUCE LANE ELIZABETHTON, TN |
3.00
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Ahc Mckenzie 175 HOSPITAL DRIVE MC KENZIE, TN |
4.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
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Church Hill Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center 701 WEST MAIN BLVD CHURCH HILL, TN |
1,496.50
Rating Not Available
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Beech Tree Health and Rehabilitation 240 HOSPITAL LANE PO BOX 300 JELLICO, TN |
961.25
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Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center 5837 LYONS VIEW PIKE KNOXVILLE, TN |
523.00
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Rocky Top Care Center 204 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD PO BOX 659 ROCKY TOP, TN |
519.00
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The Mckendree Post Acute and Rehabilitation 4347 LEBANON ROAD HERMITAGE, TN |
491.25
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Diversicare of Oak Ridge 100 ELMHURST DR OAK RIDGE, TN |
412.25
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Antioch Tn Opco, LLC 500 HICKORY HOLLOW TERRACE ANTIOCH, TN |
336.50
Abuse Flag
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Eaton Creek Post Acute 4343 ASHLAND CITY HIGHWAY NASHVILLE, TN |
326.00
Rating Not Available
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Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center 18805 ALBERTA DR ONEIDA, TN |
283.50
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Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center 1250 FARROW ROAD MEMPHIS, TN |
282.00
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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.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.90 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 3.60 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 2.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.00 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 82.70 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.14 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.08 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.60 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.68 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.82 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.33 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.39 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.08 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 48.70 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 43.00 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.47 | Higher |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.72 | 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 | 3.62 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 0.60 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 25,657.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 14.65 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.29 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.80 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.86 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 12.89 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.09 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.49 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 89.54 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 16.86 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 79.37 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.63 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 18.47 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 31.87 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.48 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 79.78 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.22 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 20.12 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 22.51 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 11.08 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.64 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.54 | Lower |