West Tennessee Post Acute
597 West Forest Avenue, Jackson, TN 38301 · (731) 300-4800
For profit - Corporation · 75 certified beds
West Tennessee Post Acute has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 17, 2026 found 3 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.June 17, 2026 · F0550 · 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.June 17, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 17, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 4.92 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.83 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.94 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.9% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 75 |
| Average residents per day | 61.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cypress Grove Post Acute Jackson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mission Convalescent Home Jackson · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Maplewood Health Care Center Jackson · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Northbrooke Post Acute Jackson · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Laurelwood Health Care Center Jackson · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from West Tennessee Post Acute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.