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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Jefferson County Nursing Home

914 Industrial Park Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725

Jefferson County Nursing Home, a 160-bed government - county nursing facility in Dandridge, TN, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #154 of 300 rated homes in TN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm 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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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#154 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
4.40
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
9
Inspection findings

The verdict

Jefferson County Nursing Home, a 160-bed government - county nursing facility in Dandridge, TN, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #154 of 300 rated homes in TN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#154 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
4.40
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
9
Inspection findings on file

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 Government - County. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
445473
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
160
Residents
141
In Hospital
No
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.40 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.43 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.07
CNA Hours
2.90
Total Nursing Hours
4.40 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
28.4%
RN Turnover
15.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Jefferson County Nursing Home

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Jefferson County Nursing Home ranks #154 of 300 rated nursing homes in TN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Jefferson County Nursing Home operates 160 certified beds in Dandridge, TN with approximately 141 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 9 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.40 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.43 RN hours.

Classified as "Government - County" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Jefferson County Nursing Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 28.4% (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 (9 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 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: Jan 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2022 Tag: 0888

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2022 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 17, 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: Sep 30, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2019 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: Oct 25, 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 32.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 42.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 17.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.2% 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 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 37.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 91.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 80.5% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Jefferson County Nursing Home, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Jefferson County Nursing Home

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 160 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 Jefferson County Nursing Home?
Jefferson County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does Jefferson County Nursing Home rank among nursing homes in TN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Jefferson County Nursing Home ranks 154th among 300 rated nursing homes in TN (#154 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 Jefferson County Nursing Home?
Jefferson County Nursing Home reports 4.40 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.43 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 28.4%.
How many beds does Jefferson County Nursing Home have?
Jefferson County Nursing Home has 160 certified beds with approximately 141 residents. The facility is located at 914 Industrial Park Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725.
Does Jefferson County Nursing Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Jefferson County Nursing Home has 9 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Jefferson County Nursing Home received any fines or penalties?
No, Jefferson County Nursing Home has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Jefferson County Nursing Home?
Jefferson County Nursing Home is classified as "Government - County" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Jefferson County Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Jefferson County Nursing Home was on Dec 12, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Jefferson County Nursing Home?
Jefferson County Nursing Home 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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