The Waters of Smyrna, LLC
202 Enon Springs Road East, Smyrna, TN 37167 · (615) 459-5600
For profit - Limited Liability company · 91 certified beds
The Waters of Smyrna, LLC has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2022, found 17 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $97,773 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 10, 2022 found 17 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.August 10, 2022 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 10, 2022 · 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.August 10, 2022 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.August 10, 2022 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.August 10, 2022 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.August 10, 2022 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 10, 2022 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 10, 2022 · F0610 · 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.August 10, 2022 · F0657 · 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.August 10, 2022 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 10, 2022 · F0686 · 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.August 10, 2022 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 10, 2022 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.August 10, 2022 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 10, 2022 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.August 10, 2022 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.August 10, 2022 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 21, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.June 21, 2024 · F0604 · 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.June 21, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 21, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 21, 2024 · F0641 · 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.June 21, 2024 · F0656 · 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 21, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 21, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.June 21, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 21, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $97,773June 21, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 12 daysStarting June 27, 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 | 2.99 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.65 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 69.3% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 91 |
| Average residents per day | 68.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Smyrna Care Center Smyrna · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare, Murfreesboro Murfreesboro · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Stones River Manor, Inc Murfreesboro · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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