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Nursing homes in De Kalb County, Tennessee
De Kalb County, Tennessee, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 114 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies over three cycles, 8.8 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $229K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | De Kalb County | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 303 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 8.8 | 12.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $229K | $7.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Smithville | Smithville | 114 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8.8 | $229K | 27 Feb 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 1 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 1 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 1 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 1 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: National Healthcare Corporation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in De Kalb County, Tennessee?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 114 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in De Kalb County have the highest CMS ratings?
Nhc Healthcare, Smithville (3 stars)
How do De Kalb County nursing homes compare with Tennessee?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 8.8 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.