Bledsoe County Nursing Home
107 Wheelertown Avenue · Pikeville, TN · 37367 · 4234476811
50 certified beds Government - County
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (4 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 44E480 · certified since August 9, 2023. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.