The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
The Waters of Cheatham Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
Registered name: THE WATERS OF CHEATHAM, LLC
ASHLAND CITY, TN · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
The Waters of Cheatham Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Ashland City, TN has a 2-star overall rating, with low staffing at 1 star and health inspections at 2 stars, while quality measures are 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.09 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0948 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0948.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 88%
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
26.1%15.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%2.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%2.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.3%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—1.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
35.3%45%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.9%21.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
51.5%48.8%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
100%66.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.5%67.3%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 March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited April 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to let the resident help develop and carry out their own care plan. Cited April 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 553 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $6,350 in total fines.
- $2,117
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2023
- $4,233
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2016
Now operated by The Waters of Cheatham, LLC, previously Christian Care Center of Cheatham County INC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 49.2 residents on an average day (62% of 80 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.