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Buchanan Place
902 Buchanan Rd, New Tazewell, TN 37825
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.
Buchanan Place is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in New Tazewell, Tennessee, certified for 134 beds and caring for about 82 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 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 7, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
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 36.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Claiborne Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 15 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.4 | 12.9 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 38.5% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,021 | $8,021 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 24 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2022.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×14 E ×1 F ×1 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2026 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2022 |
| 25 Jun 2019 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2019 |
| 25 Jun 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2019 |
| 25 Jun 2019 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | C | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.7%, RNs 47.1%; 1 administrator 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 | 14.5% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.6% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.1% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Claiborne Care Center. Chain: Exceptional Living Centers (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Rehabilitation Centers, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2023 |
| Lexington Health Management LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/01/2023 |
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 Claiborne County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center | Tazewell | 100 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Tri State Health and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Harrogate | 116 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 12.9 | $15K | 17 Dec 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Claiborne County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Buchanan Place been cited for?
18 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 Buchanan Place been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Buchanan Place 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 Buchanan Place?
It is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Medical Rehabilitation Centers, LLC and Lexington Health Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buchanan Place last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jun 2026.
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.