Elk River Health & Nursing Center of Winchester
32 Memorial Drive, Winchester, TN 37398 · (931) 967-0200
Non profit - Other · 80 certified beds
Elk River Health & Nursing Center of Winchester has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 July 30, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 30, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 30, 2025 · F0641 · 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.July 30, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 30, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 3.70 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.27 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.86 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 69.7% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 52 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation LLC Winchester · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF Winchester · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- 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
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