Tennessee Veterans Home
345 Compton Road · Murfreesboro, TN · 37130 · 6158958850
140 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Tennessee State Veterans' Home
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
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
69% 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $193,155 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · 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 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 15, 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 June 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 September 28, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 September 28, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
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 September 28, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 30, 2024 | Fine | $193,155 |
| May 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 24 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445270 · certified since July 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.