Buchanan Place
902 Buchanan Rd, New Tazewell, TN 37825 · (423) 626-8215
For profit - Corporation · 134 certified beds
Buchanan Place has a 2-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 was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,021 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 24, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.June 24, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 24, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 24, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 15, 2026 · F0600 · 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 15, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 10, 2024 · F0600 · 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.May 10, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.May 10, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,021May 10, 2024
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 | 3.65 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.76 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 134 |
| Average residents per day | 81.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Tri State Health and Rehabilitation Center Harrogate · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center Tazewell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Shannondale of Maryville Health Care Center Maryville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation Maryville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ocoee Transitional Care Center LLC Maryville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Buchanan Place on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.