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APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE

CORDOVA, TN · Medicare-certified · 78 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall

APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspections and 3-star staffing and quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty, $63,999 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7221 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: August 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $63,999recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7221.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
1.11
Nurse aides
1.94
Weekend nursing
3.22

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

12.9%7.5%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%2%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

7.7%4.1%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.1%2%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

6.5%2%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

8.1%2.6%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

34.8%22.4%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

3.2%1%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.6%1.3%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

4.9%4.5%No change

Residents with depressive symptoms

34.4%11.1%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

95.7%82%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

30.2%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

34.3%33.1%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D

The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $63,999 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $63,999 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Aug 12, 2025

    $63,999

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 31 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
63.4 residents on an average day (81% of 78 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 28 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.