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Tennessee Veterans Home
345 Compton Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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.
Tennessee Veterans Home, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is certified for 140 beds under government, state ownership and belongs to the Tennessee State Veterans' Home chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $193K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), above the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 67.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rutherford Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 21 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.4 | 23.5 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.1% | 57.4% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $193,155 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 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: 6 May 2026, 30 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×1 L ×2 D ×17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | L | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2019 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2019 |
| 14 Aug 2019 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2019 |
| 14 Aug 2019 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2019 |
| 14 Aug 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2019 |
| 14 Aug 2019 | 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 | 28 Sep 2019 |
| 14 Aug 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2019 |
| 14 Aug 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2024 | Payment denial | — | 24 days |
| 30 May 2024 | Fine | $193,155 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 67.1%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 10.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.2% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.9% | 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, state. Legal business name: Tennessee State Veterans Home Board. Chain: Tennessee State Veterans' Home (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State Veterans Home Board | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2006 |
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 Rutherford County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro | 181 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 3.9 | — | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Stones River Manor, Inc | Murfreesboro | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 50.0 | — | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Adamsplace, LLC | Murfreesboro | 40 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Stone River Post Acute | Murfreesboro | 68 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 23.5 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Community Care of Rutherford | Murfreesboro | 131 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 16.0 | — | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Smyrna Care Center | Smyrna | 125 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 24.0 | $175K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| The Waters of Smyrna, LLC | Smyrna | 91 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 39.6 | $98K | 21 Jun 2024 |
All 8 facilities in Rutherford County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Tennessee Veterans Home been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Tennessee Veterans Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $193K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Tennessee Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Tennessee Veterans Home?
It is part of the Tennessee State Veterans' Home chain. Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tennessee State Veterans Home Board. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Tennessee Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 May 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.