Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland
1940 Westland Drive, Cleveland, TN 37311 · (423) 813-3600
Government - State · 108 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,520 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 22, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.January 22, 2026 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.January 22, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 22, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 22, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,520January 22, 2026
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 | 5.03 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.52 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.94 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.1% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 101.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Signature Healthcare of Cleveland Cleveland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Cleveland Cleveland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bradley Health Care & Rehab Cleveland · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.