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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Buchanan Place

902 Buchanan Rd, New Tazewell, TN 37825

Buchanan Place, a 134-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in New Tazewell, TN, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #190 of 300 rated homes in TN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#190 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
3.65
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
18
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Buchanan Place, a 134-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in New Tazewell, TN, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #190 of 300 rated homes in TN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#190 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
3.65
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
18
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 303 TN nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
445156
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
134
Residents
82
In Hospital
No
County
Claiborne
Last Inspection
Jun 24, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.65 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.76 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.79
CNA Hours
2.10
Total Nursing Hours
3.65 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
36.7%
RN Turnover
47.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Buchanan Place

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Buchanan Place ranks #190 of 300 rated nursing homes in TN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Buchanan Place operates 134 certified beds in New Tazewell, TN with approximately 82 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 3★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $8K against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.65 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.76 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Buchanan Place falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 36.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (18 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2026 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 24, 2026 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 15, 2026 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 15, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 10, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 10, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy May 10, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 29, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 12, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 29, 2022 Tag: 0729

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 29, 2022 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 29, 2022 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 29, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 29, 2022 Tag: 0569

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 29, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2022

C - Widespread - No harm Jun 25, 2019 Tag: 0661

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 14, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 25, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 14, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 25, 2019 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 14, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 10.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 81.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 28.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 17.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 17.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 60.4% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $8K

Date Type Amount
May 10, 2024 Fine $8K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Buchanan Place, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Buchanan Place

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The TN registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View TN registry
  • Peer homes near 134 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in TN. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Buchanan Place?
Buchanan Place has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Buchanan Place rank among nursing homes in TN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Buchanan Place ranks 190th among 300 rated nursing homes in TN (#190 of 300). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Buchanan Place?
Buchanan Place reports 3.65 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.76 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 36.7%.
How many beds does Buchanan Place have?
Buchanan Place has 134 certified beds with approximately 82 residents. The facility is located at 902 Buchanan Rd, New Tazewell, TN 37825.
Does Buchanan Place have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Buchanan Place has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Buchanan Place received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Buchanan Place has received 1 penalties totaling $8K.
Who owns Buchanan Place?
Buchanan Place is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Buchanan Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Buchanan Place was on Jun 24, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Buchanan Place?
Buchanan Place is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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