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Jefferson County Nursing Home
914 Industrial Park Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725
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.
Jefferson County Nursing Home, in Dandridge, Tennessee, is certified for 160 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Tennessee median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 3, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 5.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 28.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 9 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.6 | 9.9 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.4% | 43.1% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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 Dec 2025, 17 Aug 2022.
Severity mix: D ×7 F ×2
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 Dec 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Aug 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 | 30 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2019 |
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 28.4%, RNs 15.4%; 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 | 32.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 42.4% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.0% | 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: government, county.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Government | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1969 |
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 Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Park At White Pine | White Pine | 30 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center | Jefferson City | 170 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4.7 | $9K | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Jefferson City | Jefferson City | 121 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9.9 | — | 18 Jun 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Jefferson County Nursing Home been cited for?
9 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 Jefferson County Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Jefferson County Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Jefferson County Nursing Home?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Jefferson County Government. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Jefferson County Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Dec 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.