The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
TOWNE SQUARE CARE OF PURYEAR
PURYEAR, TN · Medicare-certified · 32 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Towne Square Care of Puryear has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Staffing is a major weak point at 1 star, while health inspections are 3 stars and quality measures are 4 stars; reported nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2902 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2902.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74
- Nurse aides
- 3.03
- Weekend nursing
- 2.83
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
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
—8.7%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%4.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%4.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
—0%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—24.5%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—60.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.4%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.4%32.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
29.2%0%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
—88.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%95.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—85.7%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- 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 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2017
Now operated by Towne Square Care of Puryear, previously Benchmark Healthcare of Puryear, INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 25.4 residents on an average day (79% of 32 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 23 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.