Waters of McKenzie a Rehabilitation & Nursing Ctr
14510 US-Highway 79, McKenzie, TN 38201 · (731) 352-5317
For profit - Individual · 66 certified beds
Waters of McKenzie a Rehabilitation & Nursing Ctr has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 8 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 17, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 17, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.April 17, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 17, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 17, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.April 17, 2025 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.April 17, 2025 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 17, 2025 · 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 | 3.41 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.30 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.31 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 66% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 43.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- AHC McKenzie McKenzie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock Bruceton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Huntingdon Health & Rehabilitation Center Huntingdon · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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