The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited January 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SMYRNA CARE CENTER
SMYRNA, TN · Medicare-certified · 125 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Smyrna Care Center in Smyrna, TN has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5113 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 2, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5113.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 1.91
- Weekend nursing
- 3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
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
14%15.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%1.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%11.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.1%13.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.9%21.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34.4%14.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.6%34.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.1%11.3%Worsening
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
—92.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74%93.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—41.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
39.2%63.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited January 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of EXCEPTIONAL LIVING CENTERS · 10 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 77.3 residents on an average day (62% of 125 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 42 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.