Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF
629 Hospital Road, Winchester, TN 37398 · (931) 967-8249
For profit - Individual · 46 certified beds
Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 6 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 4, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.September 4, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.September 4, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.September 4, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.September 4, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.September 4, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.September 4, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 4.42 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.21 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 2.10 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.12 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 11.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Elk River Health & Nursing Center of Winchester Winchester · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation LLC 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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