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Wexford House
2421 John B Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN 37660
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.
Wexford House is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Kingsport, Tennessee, certified for 174 beds and caring for about 123 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 6, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.6 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 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 65.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sullivan Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 15 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.6 | 11.3 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.0% | 54.6% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $10,868 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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: 18 Jun 2025, 20 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 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 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Mar 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 | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2020 |
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 65.0%, RNs 70.0%; 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 | 16.0% | 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 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.2% | 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 | 6.0% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Wexford Operating Group Llc. Chain: Ahava Healthcare (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford Operations Group Holdco LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Ballad Health | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Bho Operating Group LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Mountain States Health Alliance | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Wexford Realty Group LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Ahava Hc LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Ahava Hc LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
| Ballad Health | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Mountain States Health Alliance | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Wexford Realty Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
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 Sullivan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Place Kingsport | Kingsport | 67 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 14.9 | $24K | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport | Kingsport | 90 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.3 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Waters of Bristol A Rehabilitation and Nursing | Blountville | 120 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2.5 | — | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Orchardview Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center | Kingsport | 180 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 12.2 | $95K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Greystone Health Care Center | Blountville | 160 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 15.6 | $15K | 14 May 2025 |
| Holston Rehabilitation and Care Center | Kingsport | 204 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 11.3 | $11K | 17 Nov 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Sullivan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wexford House been cited for?
15 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 Wexford House been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wexford House compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wexford House?
It is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wexford Operations Group Holdco LLC, Ballad Health and Bho Operating Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wexford House last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jun 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.