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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Wexford House

2421 John B Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN 37660

Wexford House, a 174-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Kingsport, TN, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #263 of 300 rated homes in TN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below 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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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#263 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
3.04
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
15
Inspection findings

The verdict

Wexford House, a 174-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Kingsport, TN, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #263 of 300 rated homes in TN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#263 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
3.04
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
15
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

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
445207
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
174
Residents
123
In Hospital
No
County
Sullivan
Last Inspection
Jun 18, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.04 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.60 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.67
CNA Hours
1.77
Total Nursing Hours
3.04 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
65.0%
RN Turnover
70.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Wexford House

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Wexford House ranks #263 of 300 rated nursing homes in TN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Wexford House operates 174 certified beds in Kingsport, TN with approximately 123 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 1★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 15 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. Staffing is reported at 3.04 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.60 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Wexford House falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 65.0% (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 (15 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 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 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 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: Jul 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 3, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0813

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 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 3, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 20, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 20, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 20, 2024 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: Mar 21, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 20, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 20, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 20, 2024 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: Mar 21, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2020 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 30, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.0% 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 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 27.2% 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 6.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 10.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 81.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 11.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 12.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 36.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 70.3% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

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

What the CMS records show for Wexford House

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 174 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 Wexford House?
Wexford House has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Wexford House rank among nursing homes in TN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Wexford House ranks 263rd among 300 rated nursing homes in TN (#263 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 Wexford House?
Wexford House reports 3.04 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.60 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 65.0%.
How many beds does Wexford House have?
Wexford House has 174 certified beds with approximately 123 residents. The facility is located at 2421 John B Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Does Wexford House have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Wexford House has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Wexford House received any fines or penalties?
No, Wexford House has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Wexford House?
Wexford House is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Wexford House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Wexford House was on Jun 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Wexford House?
Wexford House 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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