Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center
331 Hinch Street · Spring City, TN · 37381 · 4233654355
138 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Signature Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
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 March 27, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 7, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2018
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 November 7, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2018
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 7, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2018
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 7, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 7, 2018 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 27, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445209 · certified since February 16, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.