Oakwood Community Living Center
1636 Woodlawn, Dyersburg, TN 38024 · Dyer County · (731) 285-6400
50 certified beds, about 39 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 445335 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 18, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Tennessee average is 4.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since October 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.42 hours per resident per day, against 3.80 across Tennessee and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
59.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Tennessee average 48.9%).
CMS links it to Community Eldercare Services, an affiliated group of 17 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.
510/19
506/21
311/25
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 13 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
November 18, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from unnecessary medication use when an as needed (PRN) order for a psychotropic medication was not updated for 1 of 2 (Resident #1) sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D 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 policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to store medication in accordance with facility policy when medication was found unsecured at the beside for 1 of 39 (Resident #35) residents.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure dental services were provided for 1 of 1 (Resident #22) sampled resident reviewed for dental services.
June 23, 2021Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure practices to prevent the potential spread of infection were followed during dining when 3 of 5 staff members (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, #2, and #3) failed to perform hand hygiene after touching contaminated objects while serving residents meals, failed to perform hand hygiene after removing gloves, failed to perform hand hygiene between serving residents, and failed to don proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in isolation rooms, and when 1 of 2 dietary staff (Dietary Staff #1) observed washing dishes failed to perform hand hygiene after removing dirty gloves and donning clean gloves.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 nurses (Registered Nurse (RN) #1 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3) administered medications through a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube by gravity.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Geriatric Medication Handbook, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 nurses (Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN #1 and #2) administered medications with a medication error rate less than 5 percent (%) for Resident #29 and Resident #11. A total of 2 medication errors were observed out of 27 opportunities, resulting in a medication error rate of 7.41%.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Geriatric Medication Handbook, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a residents were free from significant medication errors when 2 of 5 nurses (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 and #2) failed to administer insulin within the proper time frame related to meals for Resident #11 and 29. The failure to provide a substantial snack or meal within 15 minutes of insulin administration resulted in significant medication errors. Finding Include: Review of the Geriatric Medication Handbook, tenth edition, page 41 and 43 revealed .DIABETES: INJECTABLE MEDICATIONS .Novolog .Rapid-Acting Insulin Analog .ONSET .15 min [minutes] .15 minutes .prior to meals .Humalog [Lispro] .Rapid-Acting Insulin Analog .ONSET .15 min .15 minutes prior to meals . [...]
- D 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 policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored properly when expired medications were in 1 of 4 medication storage areas (Medication Room).
October 16, 2019Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was served under sanitary conditions when a cook served food with contaminated gloves. The facility's failure had the potential to affect 42 of the 43 residents receiving a meal tray from the kitchen.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure practices to prevent the potential spread of infection were maintained for 2 of 3 (Resident #11 and #35) residents observed during a dressing change, and when 2 of 4 (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 and #4) nurses failed to ensure infection control practices were maintained during medication administration.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2) nurses followed physician's orders for flushing a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Tube.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to document behaviors for 1 of 5 (Resident #38) sampled residents reviewed receiving psychotropic medications.
- D 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 policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to date 2 multi-dose vials of medication when opened for 1 of 4 (Medication Room) medication storage areas.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on June 23, 2021, 5 on October 16, 2019.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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) | 3.42 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.02 | 3.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.70 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.10 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 59.1% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.32 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 3.58 on weekdays and 3.02 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.45 in April to June 2025 to 3.42 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 | 3.42 | 0.62 | 3.58 | 3.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 39 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.26 | 0.49 | 3.38 | 2.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 43 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.60 | 0.46 | 3.75 | 3.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 40 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.45 | 0.39 | 3.58 | 3.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 40 |
| 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.
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 | 21.9 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.1 | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.2 | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.7 | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.4 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CLC OF DYERSBURG, LLC. CMS links this home to Community Eldercare Services, a group of 17 nursing homes averaging 2.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright, Douglas | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 04/01/2000 |
| Chambers, Lori | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/30/2019 | |
| Community Eldercare Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2000 |
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.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "Provide or obtain dental services for each resident."
- 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 June 23, 2021: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 18, 2025: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.02 hours per resident per day, below the Tennessee average of 3.31.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center Dyersburg, 0.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC Dyersburg, 0.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Signature Healthcare of Ridgely Rehab&wellness Ctr Ridgely, 16.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Southgate Living Center Caruthersville, 18.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Dyer, 20.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Reelfoot Manor Health and Rehab Tiptonville, 22.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Lauderdale Community Living Center Ripley, 23.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Alamo, 23.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 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 Oakwood Community Living Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Oakwood Community Living Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Oakwood Community Living Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 18, 2025. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
- Has Oakwood Community Living Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Oakwood Community Living Center 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 Oakwood Community Living Center?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers, and links the home to Community Eldercare Services. Legal business name: CLC OF DYERSBURG, 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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