The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
AHC Covington Care
Registered name: COVINGTON POST ACUTE
COVINGTON, TN · Medicare-certified · 98 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
AHC Covington Care in Covington, TN has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 4.62 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included food handling, assistance with daily activities, and maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable environment.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6227 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6227.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.85
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.44
- Nurse aides
- 2.33
- Weekend nursing
- 4.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
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
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%4.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.1%4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.2%10.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—20.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.4%24.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.6%4.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
52.6%15%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited July 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to manage their own money and financial affairs. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 567 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2025
Now operated by Covington Post Acute, previously Ahc Covington Care.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 32 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 80.9 residents on an average day (83% of 98 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 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.