Newport Tn Opco LLC
135 Generation Drive, Newport, TN 37821 · Cocke County · (423) 623-0929
150 certified beds, about 90 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2011
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 445504 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 20, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Tennessee average is 4.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 17 health citations since June 2021, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.28 hours per resident per day, against 3.80 across Tennessee and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.34 of those hours.
57.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Tennessee average 48.9%).
CMS links it to Plainview Healthcare Partners, an affiliated group of 9 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
506/21
606/24
608/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 17 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
1E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
August 20, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, homelike environment for 15 resident rooms (#213, #217, #223, #211, #103, #124, #127, #219, #119, #310, #312, #115, #125, #224, and #210) of 68 resident rooms observed, 3 of 5 hallways observed, and 1 of 1 activity rooms observed.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to accurately complete a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 1 resident (Resident #53) of 24 residents reviewed.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to resubmit a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) timely after a new mental health diagnosis for 1 resident (Resident #25) of 5 residents reviewed for PASARR.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to revise the care plan for 2 residents (Resident #53 and #11) of 24 residents reviewed for care plans.
- D Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to meet safety and sanitation requirements for 2 residents (Resident #60 and #74) personal refrigerators of 5 resident personal refrigerators observed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to follow infection control practices during 1 of 2 medication administration observations.
June 26, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, facility document review, and interview, the facility failed to provide the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for the minimum requirement of 8 hours a day for 1 day (6/23/2024) of 32 days reviewed between the period of 5/23/2024 and 6/23/2024.
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to ensure expired supplies were not available for resident use in 2 of 2 medication rooms observed.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to develop a person-centered care plan related to smoking for 1 resident (Resident #71) of 3 residents reviewed for smoking.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to assess 1 resident (Resident #71) for smoking of 3 residents reviewed for smoking.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to store the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP - equipment used for individuals with sleep apnea) mask appropriately for 1 resident (Resident #31) of 5 residents reviewed for CPAP.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, facility investigation review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from verbal abuse by staff for 1 resident (Resident #76) of 15 residents reviewed for abuse.
June 8, 2021Standard inspection · 5 citations
- G Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the Comprehensive Care Plan for 1 resident (Resident #259) of 4 residents to ensure a safe transfer with a mechanical lift. The facility's failure resulted in a fracture of the resident's proximal left tibia (upper part of the shin bone) and Harm for Resident #259.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review and interview, the facility failed to prevent accidents for 1 resident (Resident #259) of 4 residents reviewed for accidents. The facility failed to transfer Resident #259 with the care planned intervention for transfer. The facility's failure resulted in a fracture of the resident's proximal left tibia (upper part of the shin bone) and Harm for Resident #259.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment in 1 of 1 kitchen, in 1 of 1 walk-in refrigerator, in 1 of 1 walk-in freezer, in 1 of 1 stand-alone refrigerator, and in 1 of 1 food and paper storage room observed, potentially affecting 61 of 65 residents in the facility.
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation, pest control documentation review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program in 1 of 1 paper storage rooms, potentially affecting 61 of 65 residents.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 resident (Resident #1) of 4 residents reviewed were referred to the appropriate designated authority for Level 2 PASARR (Pre-admission Screening and Annual Resident Review) evaluation and determination after a newly evident medical diagnosis.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 26, 2024, 1 on September 29, 2023, 4 on June 8, 2021, 2 on July 10, 2019.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.28 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.34 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.09 | 3.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 57.0% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.58 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.36 on weekdays and 3.09 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.73 in April to June 2025 to 3.28 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.28 | 0.34 | 3.36 | 3.09 | 1.7% | 0 of 90 | 90 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.71 | 0.43 | 3.81 | 3.43 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 88 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.86 | 0.46 | 3.88 | 3.81 | 3.4% | 0 of 92 | 93 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.73 | 0.38 | 3.86 | 3.42 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 92 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Tennessee, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.56 | 3.95 | 3.27 | 4.0% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Tennessee
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.27 | $17.09 to $19.66 | 27,040 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $28.31 | $23.64 to $30.12 | 20,830 |
| Registered nurses | $39.18 | $36.28 to $45.79 | 72,200 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.7 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.0 | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.3 | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 35.2 | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NEWPORT TN OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Plainview Healthcare Partners, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 2.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Tn Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 06/01/2022 | |
| Arem, Jeffrey | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Moskowitz, Isaac | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 06/01/2022 | |
| Herskowitz, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Herskowitz, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on August 20, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 20, 2025: "Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 20, 2025: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.09 hours per resident per day, below the Tennessee average of 3.31.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Tennova Newport Convalescent Center Newport, 3.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Jefferson Park at White Pine White Pine, 6.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Jefferson County Nursing Home Dandridge, 10.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Life Care Center of Morristown Morristown, 16.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- The Heritage Center Morristown, 17.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center Jefferson City, 17.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Life Care Center of Jefferson City Jefferson City, 17.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Sevierville Health and Rehabilitation Center Sevierville, 18 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
Tennessee contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Tennessee. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Department of Disability and Aging, 877-236-0013. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Newport Tn Opco LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Newport Tn Opco LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Newport Tn Opco LLC get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 20, 2025. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
- Has Newport Tn Opco LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Newport Tn Opco LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Newport Tn Opco LLC?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers, and links the home to Plainview Healthcare Partners. Legal business name: NEWPORT TN OPCO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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