Memphis Convalescent Center
1415 N 18th St · Memphis, TX · 79245 · 8062593566
72 certified beds Government - Hospital district Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
100% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 100% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $19,754 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 25, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2023
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 25, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2023 | Fine | $19,754 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675970 · certified since June 6, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.