Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
1992 Hwy 51 S, Covington, TN 38019 · (901) 476-1820
For profit - Individual · 156 certified beds
Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 7 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,985 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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 September 17, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.September 17, 2025 · F0569 · 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.September 17, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.September 17, 2025 · F0690 · 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.September 17, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 17, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 17, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.September 17, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 12, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 12, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 12, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.August 12, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,985August 12, 2025
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 | 3.30 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.25 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.61 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.9% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 156 |
| Average residents per day | 89.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Covington Post Acute Covington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Alamo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bells · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation LLC Bolivar · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pine Meadows Health Care Bolivar · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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