The Waters of Shelbyville, LLC
835 Union Street · Shelbyville, TN · 37160 · 9316802300
96 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 6, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 9, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 9, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2018
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 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 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 January 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2018
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 January 15, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G December 6, 2017
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 3, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2017
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 3, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2017
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 3, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2017
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 3, 2018 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2017
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 January 3, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2017
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 3, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445171 · certified since January 11, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.