The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
WHARTON NURSING HOME
PLEASANT HILL, TN · Medicare-certified · 62 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
1 of 5 overall
Wharton Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill, TN has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. It reported 3.71 nursing hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and has had $30,722 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7134 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 24, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $30,722recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7134.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.47
- Nurse aides
- 1.80
- Weekend nursing
- 2.79
Hours per resident per day.
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
—31.8%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
11.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.7%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%6.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
35%50%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.7%21.9%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
41.1%19.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%5.6%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
—87.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74.1%41.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.3%23.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
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 May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $30,722 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $78,533 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $30,722
Federal fine
May 24, 2024
- $39,163
Federal fine
Feb 22, 2024
- 24 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 6, 2023
- $8,648
Federal fine
Jun 6, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 57.9 residents on an average day (93% of 62 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 13 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.