Signature Healthcare of South Pittsburg Rehab & We
201 East 10th Street, South Pittsburg, TN 37380 · (423) 837-7981
For profit - Limited Liability company · 165 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Signature Healthcare of South Pittsburg Rehab & We has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 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, $20,050 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 October 16, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 16, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.October 16, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.October 16, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.October 16, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 16, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 16, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.October 16, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,149October 16, 2024
- Fine of $7,901September 21, 2023
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 | 3.36 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.68 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 165 |
| Average residents per day | 76.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare, Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare of Cleveland Cleveland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Cleveland Cleveland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland Cleveland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Signature Healthcare of South Pittsburg Rehab & We on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.