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Covington Post Acute
765 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN 38019
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.
Certified for 98 beds, Covington Post Acute serves Covington in Tipton County, Tennessee and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 3, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 38.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tipton Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 28 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.2 | 17.9 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.7% | 38.9% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $16,985 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 25 Mar 2026, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×4 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 15 Jul 2021 | 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 | 29 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.7%, RNs 36.4%; 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 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.2% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.7% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Florida Bay Holdings Llc. Chain: Links Healthcare Group (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 765 Bert Johnston Avenue Tn LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/26/2024 |
| 765 Bert Johnston Avenue Tn LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2025 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2025 |
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 Tipton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation | Covington | 156 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 17.9 | $17K | 17 Sep 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Tipton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Covington Post Acute been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Covington Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Covington Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Covington Post Acute?
It is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Links Healthcare Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Covington Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Mar 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.