Signature Healthcare of Putnam County
278 Dry Valley Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506 · (931) 537-6524
For profit - Limited Liability company · 175 certified beds
Signature Healthcare of Putnam County has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 2 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 22, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 22, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 22, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 3, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 3, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 3, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.67 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.4% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 175 |
| Average residents per day | 139.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare, Cookeville Cookeville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Grandview Post Acute Cookeville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Standing Stone Care and Rehab Monterey · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Signature Healthcare of Putnam County on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.