Erwin Health Care Center
100 Stalling Lane · Erwin, TN · 37650 · 4237434131
125 certified beds For profit - Individual
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $10,024 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 20, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 20, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2019
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2019
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2019
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 30, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 14, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $5,012 |
| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $5,012 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445291 · certified since July 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.