ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL
ARDMORE, TN · Medicare-certified · 79 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
★★★★★4 of 5 overall
4 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspection and quality measures are both 4 stars, staffing is lower at 2 stars with reported nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included food handling, following care orders, and antibiotic-use monitoring.
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8713.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.39
Licensed practical nurses
1.31
Nurse aides
2.17
Weekend nursing
3.34
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 82%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
9.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
91.8%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
85.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2020 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to give an adequate reason and proper information when transferring or discharging a resident. Cited February 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 622 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of TWIN RIVERS HEALTH & REHABILITATION · 12 homes · 4 stars avg
Occupancy
53.9 residents on an average day (68% of 79 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.