West Tennessee Post Acute
597 West Forest Avenue · Jackson, TN · 38301 · 7313004800
67 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Links Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
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 May 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
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 July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
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 July 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected July 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445187 · certified since March 6, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.