DONALSON CARE CENTER in Fayetteville, TN has a 3-star overall rating, with 3 stars for health inspections and quality measures but a lower 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.68 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6791.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.47
Licensed practical nurses
1.23
Nurse aides
1.97
Weekend nursing
3.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.6%22%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%6.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%4.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.2%3.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
11.8%16.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.7%11.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.4%27.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.4%16.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.8%1.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.6%74%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.8%67.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited July 2019 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2019 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited July 2019 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: K
The home failed to designate a physician to oversee resident care policies and coordinate medical care. Cited July 2019 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 841 — 42 CFR §483.70(g) — S/S: K
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited July 2019 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: K
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM · 3 homes · 3.3 stars avg
Occupancy
90.5 residents on an average day (54% of 168 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 41 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.