Wharton Nursing Home
878-880 West Main Street, Pleasant Hill, TN 38578 · (931) 277-3518
Non profit - Corporation · 62 certified beds
Wharton Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2024, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $69,885 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 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 February 22, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 22, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.February 22, 2024 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.February 22, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 22, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 22, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 24, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 24, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · 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.May 24, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $30,722May 24, 2024
- Fine of $39,163February 22, 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 | 4.20 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.97 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.79 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 62 |
| Average residents per day | 59.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Preserve at Fairfield Glade Crossville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Crossville Crossville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Pickett Care and Rehabilitation Center Byrdstown · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center Celina · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare, Cookeville Cookeville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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