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Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation
886 Hwy 411 North, Etowah, TN 37331
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 88 beds, Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation serves Etowah in Mc Minn County, Tennessee and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 6, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Minn Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 16 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 50.8% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,697 | $19,145 | $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: 14 Jan 2026, 6 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2021 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2021 |
| 23 Jun 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2021 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,680 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 18.1% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.8% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.6% | 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: Athens Regional Medical Center Llc. Chain: Lifepoint Health (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifepoint Holdings 2 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2013 |
| Historic Lifepoint Hospitals, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/01/2013 |
| Legacy Lifepoint Health LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/01/2013 |
| Lifepoint Hospitals Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/01/2013 |
| Dsb Acquisition LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2018 |
| Lifepoint Health Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2018 |
| Lifepoint Corporate Services General Partnership | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Lifepoint Corporate Services General Partnership | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
| Lifepoint Health Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2025 |
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 Mc Minn County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Athens | Athens | 86 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9.3 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Athensabuse icon | Athens | 128 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 12.5 | $19K | 28 Mar 2026 |
| Etowah Health and Rehabilitation | Etowah | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 13.3 | $22K | 25 Feb 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Mc Minn County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation 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 Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Lifepoint Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lifepoint Holdings 2 LLC, Historic Lifepoint Hospitals, LLC and Legacy Lifepoint Health LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Jan 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.