Elk River Health & Rehabilitation of Fayetteville
4081 Thornton Taylor Parkway, Fayetteville, TN 37334 · (931) 433-9973
Non profit - Corporation · 79 certified beds
Elk River Health & Rehabilitation of Fayetteville has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 10, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.September 10, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 10, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 11, 2024 · F0842 · 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 | 3.41 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 63.2% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 56.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Donalson Care Center Fayetteville · ★★★★★ 3 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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