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Applingwood Post Acute
1536 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38018
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Applingwood Post Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Cordova, Tennessee, certified for 78 beds and caring for about 63 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 0, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $64K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Shelby Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 16 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.8% | 53.5% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $63,999 | $11,196 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Aug 2025, 11 Sep 2019.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×9
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Oct 2018 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2018 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | Fine | $63,999 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.8%, RNs 27.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.8% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Doheny Beach Holdings Llc. Chain: Links Healthcare Group (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1536 Appling Care Lane Tn LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2024 |
| 1536 Appling Care Lane Tn LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/19/2024 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Shelby County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center | Memphis | 31 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9.7 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Kirby Pines Manor | Memphis | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1.7 | — | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Signature Healthcare of Memphis | Memphis | 140 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5.0 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Signature Healthcare of Primacy | Memphis | 120 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5.8 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Memphis Jewish Home | Cordova | 160 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 8.8 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation Center | Cordova | 240 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 5.0 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Harborview Post Acute | Memphis | 113 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 17.7 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center | Memphis | 120 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 15.8 | $68K | 17 Mar 2026 |
All 25 facilities in Shelby County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Applingwood Post Acute been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Applingwood Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $64K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Applingwood Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Applingwood Post Acute?
It is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Links Healthcare Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Applingwood Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.