Obion County Nursing Home

1084 East County Home Road · Union City, TN · 38261 · 7318859065

56 certified beds Government - County

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 52
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 59
Trend 10% 90
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year50%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $23,963

Inspection citations (22 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Administration

  • Actual harm · G June 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K January 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 10, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected January 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected February 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected February 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 26, 2025Fine$9,110
January 29, 2024Fine$14,853

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445508 · certified since April 20, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.