Waters of McKenzie a Rehabilitation & Nursing Ctr
14510 Us-Highway 79 · Mc Kenzie, TN · 38201 · 7313525317
66 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting
Why this verdict
- 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
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2022
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 September 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 25, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 25, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 25, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445357 · certified since July 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.