Wharton Nursing Home
878-880 West Main Street · Pleasant Hill, TN · 38578 · 9312773518
62 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 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.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $69,885 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 24, 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 May 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 7, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 7, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2021
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 7, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2019
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 8, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 8, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 8, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2019
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 8, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 March 8, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 March 8, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Fine | $30,722 |
| February 22, 2024 | Fine | $39,163 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445510 · certified since September 19, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.