The Waters of Cheatham, LLC
2501 River Road, Ashland City, TN 37015 · (615) 792-4948
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds
The Waters of Cheatham, LLC has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $6,350 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.March 26, 2026 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 26, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.March 26, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 26, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.March 26, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 26, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $2,117October 23, 2023
- Fine of $4,233October 2, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.09 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.79 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 67.5% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 49.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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