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Tennessee Veterans Home
345 Compton Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 · Rutherford County · (615) 895-8850
140 certified beds, about 97 residents a day · Government - State · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 445270 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 6, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Tennessee average is 4.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 23 health citations since August 2019, 5 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (5 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $193,155 in the last three years; the largest was $193,155, and the latest is dated May 30, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.80 across Tennessee and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.49 of those hours.
67.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Tennessee average 48.9%).
CMS links it to Tennessee State Veterans' Home, an affiliated group of 5 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.
708/19
805/24
601/25
205/26
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 23 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
2J
1K
2L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 6, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide wound care treatment as ordered by the Physician for 3 of 4 (Resident #11, #65, and #67) sampled residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- 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 follow Physician's Orders for oxygen for 3 of 7 (Resident #38, #48, and #94) residents reviewed for respiratory care.
January 30, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the dumpster had lids to properly confine the refuse inside and prevent rodents or other animals from getting in for two of two trash dumpsters and one of one carboard dumpster.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical abuse during two separate incidents on 07/29/24 and 08/21/24 that involved three of eight residents (Resident (R) 209, R76, and R54) reviewed for abuse.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure three out of three residents (Resident (R) 49, R259, and R76) and/or their representatives reviewed for hospitalization were provided with written transfer notices upon emergent transfer to the hospital and ensure notification was provided to the ombudsman.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a written copy of a bed hold notice prior to or within 24 hours of transfer to the hospital was provided for three of three residents (Resident (R) 49, R259, and R76) and/or their representatives reviewed for hospitalization out of 31 sample residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record reviews, and interview, the facility failed to follow the physician's orders which included notifying the physician of blood sugar levels above 300 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL) for one of one resident (Resident (R) 20) of 31 sample residents.
- D 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 ensure staff performed handwashing after glove contamination while serving on the tray line in one of one kitchen. These failures had the potential to affect 100 of 104 residents who consumed food prepared in the kitchen by the facility kitchen.
May 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- L Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) review, job description review, policy review, and interview, Administration failed to provide oversight of staff to ensure an adequate and thorough investigation was conducted to determine a root cause for Residents #9 and Resident #10's major injuries of unknown origin. Administration also failed to provide oversight and supervision of staff to prevent resident neglect when they failed to ensure physician's orders for wound care were followed for Residents #7, #9, #12, #13, and #14. Administration failed to provide oversight and supervision to ensure nursing staff provided effective pain management when Resident #10 sustained a major injury and experienced unresolved severe pain. [...]
- L Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, job description, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan review, QAPI Meeting Minutes review, and interview, the QAPI committee failed to ensure an effective QAPI program that identified quality deficiencies and implement performance improvement activities to address quality concerns related to resident neglect, thorough investigations for adverse events which included major injuries of unknown origin and providing effective pain management. The QAPI committee failed to provide oversight that established and implemented policies and procedures to assure the facility was administered in a manner to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The census on entrance was 114. [...]
- K 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, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Plan review, QAPI Meeting Minutes review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure all residents were free from neglect for 5 of 12 residents (Resident #7, Resident #9, Resident #12, Resident #13, and Resident #14) who required wound care. [...]
- J Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate corrective actions for 2 of 2 (Residents #9 and #10) sampled residents reviewed for injuries of unknown origin. The facility's failure to conduct a thorough investigation related to Resident #9's right displaced tibia (shin bone) fracture identified on 10/3/2023, and Resident #10's subtrochanteric right femur fracture (proximal femur fracture located within 5 centimeters of the lesser trochanter of the right femur) identified on 11/5/2023, resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy related to Resident #9 and #10. Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) is a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident. [...]
- J Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to implement an effective pain management regimen for 1 of 6 (Resident #10) sampled residents reviewed for pain management. Resident #10, who was cognitively impaired and vulnerable, remained in the facility and experienced moderate to severe pain without effective pain management for approximately 15 hours before being transferred to the hospital. Resident #10 sustained a subtrochanteric right femur fracture (proximal femur fractures located within 5 centimeters of the lesser trochanter of the right femur). The facility's failure to provide effective pain management resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ), a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, facility document review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to report injuries of unknown origin to the State Survey Agency (SSA) for 2 of 9 (Residents #9 and #10) sampled residents. Resident #9 sustained a right displaced tibia (shin bone) fracture identified on 10/3/2023, and Resident #10's sustained a subtrochanteric right femur fracture (proximal femur fractures located within 5 centimeters of the lesser trochanter of the right femur) identified on 11/5/2023.
- 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, facility investigation review, and interview the facility failed to revise the comprehensive care plan to add interventions for abuse for 3 of 7 (Resident #3, #4, and #21) sampled residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #14) of 5 sampled residents received their showers and baths as scheduled.
August 14, 2019Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the physician order had a stop date related to a PRN (as needed) psychotropic medication for 1 (#63) of 5 residents reviewed.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review and interview the Pharmacy Consultant failed to make recommendations for a stop date related to a PRN (as needed) psychotropic medication for 1 (#63) of 5 residents reviewed.
- 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 facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to have a stop date for 1 (#63) of 5 residents reviewed after 14 days for PRN (as needed) psychotropic medication.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 (#423) of 8 residents received medication as prescribed by the physician during medication pass observation.
- 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 facility policy review, observation and interview, the facility failed to remove an expired medication from the medication cart and failed to store a medication in the refrigerator per manufacturer's guidelines.
- D 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, medical record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to serve food in a sanitary manner for 1 (#221) of 42 residents during the noon meal on 8/12/19.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to dispose of a used intravenous (IV) medication bag and tubing after administration for 1 (#171) of 1 resident reviewed receiving intravenous therapy.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 5 on January 30, 2025, 1 on August 14, 2019.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | Fine | $193,155 |
| May 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 24 days from May 19, 2024 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 4.83 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.89 | 3.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.88 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.46 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 67.1% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.51 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 5.21 on weekdays and 3.89 on weekends, 25% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 16.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.38 in April to June 2025 to 4.83 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 | 4.83 | 0.49 | 5.21 | 3.89 | 16.7% | 3 of 90 | 97 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.26 | 0.53 | 4.64 | 3.31 | 11.6% | 0 of 92 | 98 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.53 | 0.52 | 4.89 | 3.62 | 14.6% | 0 of 92 | 103 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.38 | 0.51 | 4.71 | 3.56 | 20.5% | 0 of 91 | 106 |
| 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 | 19.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.2 | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.8 | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.1 | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.6 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME BOARD. CMS links this home to Tennessee State Veterans' Home, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Danielle | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2010 | |
| Harries, Edward | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2010 | |
| Tennessee State Veterans Home Board | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/01/2006 | |
| Brown, Danielle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2006 |
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 do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 6, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 30, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 14, 2019: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 30, 2025: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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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 Tennessee Veterans Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Tennessee Veterans Home 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Tennessee Veterans Home get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 6, 2026. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
- Has Tennessee Veterans Home been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $193,155 in the last three years.
- Does Tennessee Veterans Home 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 Tennessee Veterans Home?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Tennessee State Veterans' Home. Legal business name: TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME BOARD.
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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