Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF
629 Hospital Road · Winchester, TN · 37398 · 9319678249
46 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F September 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 4, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 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 October 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected October 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 13, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B July 13, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2019
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 May 29, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445222 · certified since April 25, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.