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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation

886 Hwy 411 North, Etowah, TN 37331

Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation, a 88-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Etowah, TN, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #40 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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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#40 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
3.98
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
11
Inspection findings

The verdict

Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation, a 88-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Etowah, TN, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #40 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.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#40 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
3.98
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
11
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 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

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
445277
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
88
Residents
55
In Hospital
No
County
Mc Minn
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.98 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.83 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.18
CNA Hours
1.97
Total Nursing Hours
3.98 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.10

What the CMS Record Reveals About Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation ranks #40 of 300 rated nursing homes in TN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation operates 88 certified beds in Etowah, TN with approximately 55 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $9K against this provider. Staffing is reported at 3.98 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.83 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation falls into a category where comparative context matters.

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 (11 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 11, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0646

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2021 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2021 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: Jul 16, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2021 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2021 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: Jul 16, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 21.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% 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 99.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 33.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.6% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Feb 6, 2024 Fine $4K
Feb 6, 2024 Fine $5K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation

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 88 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 Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation?
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation rank among nursing homes in TN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation ranks 40th among 300 rated nursing homes in TN (#40 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 Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation?
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation reports 3.98 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.83 per resident day (national average: 0.69).
How many beds does Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation have?
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation has 88 certified beds with approximately 55 residents. The facility is located at 886 Hwy 411 North, Etowah, TN 37331.
Does Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation has received 2 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation?
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation was on Jan 14, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation?
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation 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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