The 10 Worst Nursing Homes in Tennessee

Finding the Right Nursing Home in Tennessee: Why It Matters

When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved ones in Tennessee, it's crucial to have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Our "Worst Nursing Homes in Tennessee" page aims to provide you with insights into the facilities that have fallen short in various aspects of care. Understanding these ratings can help you make more informed decisions and ensure the well-being of those who matter most.

Top Worst Nursing Homes in Tennessee

Our state rankings highlight the nursing homes in Tennessee that have received the lowest quality scores based on a variety of factors, including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care. These scores are designed to give you a clear picture of which facilities may require closer scrutiny.

Factors Considered:

• Health and safety inspections
• Staffing ratios
• Resident care and outcomes
• Compliance with federal and state regulations

Our scoring methodology is transparent and designed to provide an unbiased look at each facility's performance. Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.

Disclaimer: Our rankings are based on data collected from reputable sources, including government reports and independent evaluations. While we strive for accuracy, we encourage you to visit facilities and conduct your own research before making any decisions.

Worst Nursing Homes in Tennessee By City

Every city in Tennessee has its own set of challenges and standards when it comes to nursing home care. To help you find the information most relevant to your location, we've compiled city-specific rankings of the worst-rated nursing homes. Click on the links below to explore the detailed lists for each city.

Worst Nursing Homes in Nashville

• Axiom Gardens of Nashville (863.75)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2026-05-06)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2026-03-30)
• Eaton Creek Post Acute (326)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2025-03-11)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2024-12-09)
• Green Hills Center For Rehabilitation and Healing (171)
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (2025-03-05)
  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. (2025-03-05)
• The Health Center at Richland Place (80.25)
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (2025-09-20)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2025-09-20)
• The Blossoms at Nashville Rehab and Nursing Center (54)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2025-07-14)
  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. (2024-12-03)
• Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing LLC (49)
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). (2025-05-20)
  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. (2025-05-20)
• Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing Ll (48)
  • Provide large enough exits. (2023-05-13)
  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. (2023-05-13)
• The Meadows (47)
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2022-11-04)
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (2022-11-04)
• Heartland (42)
  • Implement emergency and standby power systems. (2025-04-09)
  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility. (2025-04-09)
• Trevecca Center For Rehabilitation and Healing LLC (33)
  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility. (2023-08-01)
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (2023-08-01)

Worst Nursing Homes in Memphis

• Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center (282)
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (2025-06-12)
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. (2025-06-12)
• Majestic Gardens at Memphis Rehab and Snc (227.25)
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2025-12-19)
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (2025-12-19)
• Spring Gate Rehab and Healthcare Center (185.5)
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (2025-06-21)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2025-05-22)
• Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (145)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2026-04-18)
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities. (2026-04-18)
• Memphis Convalescent Center (115.25)
  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (2025-11-26)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2025-11-26)
• Shelby Oaks Post Acute (93.75)
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (2026-03-24)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2026-03-24)
• Harborview Post Acute (77)
  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (2025-11-21)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2022-06-01)
• Delta Blues Health and Rehabilitation (48.5)
  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. (2025-11-21)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2025-11-21)
• Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center (45)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2025-12-17)
  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. (2022-09-19)
• Waters of Memphis A Rehabilitation and Nursing Ctr (44)
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (2026-04-30)
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (2025-07-28)

Worst Nursing Homes in Knoxville

• Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center (523)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2024-08-12)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2024-07-24)
• Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville (48)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2024-12-10)
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (2023-04-13)
• Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation (46)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2025-09-15)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2025-08-26)
• Creekview Health and Rehabilitation (45)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2025-12-05)
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (2025-12-05)
• Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation (36)
  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. (2025-03-07)
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. (2025-03-07)
• Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab (35)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2024-08-02)
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2024-01-09)
• Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders (27)
  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. (2024-03-17)
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (2024-03-02)
• Knox County Nursing Home (21)
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (2025-09-15)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2024-10-21)
• Nhc Healthcare, Farragut (20)
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (2026-03-06)
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (2026-03-06)
• West Hills Health and Rehab (16)
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). (2024-12-16)
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. (2024-12-16)

Worst Nursing Homes in Chattanooga

• Siskin Subacute West (148.25)
  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. (2025-06-30)
  • Establish staff and initial training requirements. (2025-06-30)
• Life Care Center of Red Bank (71)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2024-08-23)
  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. (2024-08-23)
• Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center (49)
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (2025-08-28)
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (2025-08-28)
• Life Care Center of East Ridge (29)
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (2025-09-12)
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (2025-09-12)
• Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga (23)
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (2024-11-16)
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (2024-11-15)
• The Health Center at Standifer Place (19)
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (2025-09-06)
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (2025-08-16)

Worst Nursing Homes in Clarksville

• Spring Meadows Health and Rehabilitation (113.25)
  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. (2024-08-22)
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (2024-08-10)
• Signature Healthcare of Clarksville (72.25)
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (2025-06-19)
  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. (2025-06-19)
• Focused Care at Clarksville (70)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2026-03-20)
  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. (2026-03-20)
• Clarksville Nursing Home (64)
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (2026-04-30)
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (2026-01-06)
• Park Meadows Post Acute (57)
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (2022-05-19)
  • Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. (2022-05-19)
• Wedgewood Healthcare Center (52.75)
  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. (2026-02-19)
  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. (2026-02-19)
• Westminster Village Kentuckiana (47)
  • Implement emergency and standby power systems. (2026-03-10)
  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. (2026-03-10)
• Clarksville Health and Rehab Center (44)
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (2024-08-02)
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (2024-08-02)
• Ahava Healthcare of Clarksville (36)
  • Establish emergency prep training and testing. (2022-04-11)
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities. (2022-04-11)
• Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter (33)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2025-12-12)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2022-05-03)

Related Lists and Resources

While it's important to be aware of the lowest-rated facilities, we also provide resources to help you find the best care available. Check out our other lists to find top-rated nursing homes and facilities that excel in specific areas.

• Best Nursing Homes in Tennessee
• Analysis of Nursing Homes in Tennessee

Making Informed Decisions

Understanding our rankings and how they are derived can empower you to make better choices for your loved ones. Remember, a low rating in one area doesn't necessarily mean a facility is entirely unsuitable; it's a starting point for further investigation.

Tips for Evaluating Nursing Homes in Tennessee:

• Schedule visits to potential facilities
• Speak with staff and residents
• Review recent inspection reports
• Consider the specific needs of your loved one

Disclaimer: NursingHomeDatabase.com does not have a relationship, either commercial or otherwise, with any of the skilled nursing facilities referred to on this site. This is an independent resource that tries to make more and better information available to the public.

More Resources for Families

Navigating the world of nursing home care can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you make the best decisions for your family:

• The Role of Family in Nursing Home Care
• Navigating Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
• How to Handle a Nursing Home Discharge
• Understanding Nursing Home Ratings and What They Mean
• Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Visit