Donalson Care Center
1681 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334 · (931) 433-7156
Non profit - Corporation · 168 certified beds
Donalson Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2025, found 7 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 12, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.March 12, 2025 · F0644 · 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.March 12, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.March 12, 2025 · F0693 · 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.March 12, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 12, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 12, 2025 · 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.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 12, 2025 · F0609 · 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 | 3.74 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.26 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 168 |
| Average residents per day | 83.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Elk River Health & Rehabilitation of Fayetteville Fayetteville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare, Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare of Cleveland Cleveland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Cleveland Cleveland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Donalson Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.