The Waters of Cheatham, LLC
2501 River Road · Ashland City, TN · 37015 · 6157924948
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $6,350 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
-
Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Administration
-
Potential for harm · F March 26, 2026
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · E April 27, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E April 27, 2022
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected June 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D April 27, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 14, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D April 27, 2022
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected June 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D April 27, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 27, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E April 27, 2022
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 June 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E April 27, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E April 27, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 14, 2022 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · E October 23, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 12, 2019 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 12, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 12, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 12, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 12, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 12, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E October 23, 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 November 12, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
-
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 12, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D October 23, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 12, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445318 · certified since November 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.