ElderGrade
B

73.5/100

Above average

Decatur County Healthcare

726 Kentucky Avenue S, Parsons, TN 38363

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 2 in Decatur County (731) 847-6371
Certified beds
125
Occupancy
65%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 6.5/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

6.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.42 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 40% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.47 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.42 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.87 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 40.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: December 10, 2025 (8 months ago).

D Dec 10, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 10, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 31, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 31, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 31, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 17, 2022 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 17, 2022 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CARROLL, LOREN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SMITH, KYLE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ALBRECHTSEN, TYLER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SATO, AMI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
THATCHER, BRENT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SMITH, KYLE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CARROLL, LOREN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SMITH, KYLE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ROCKY TOP HEALTHCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Decatur County Healthcare

What is the ElderGrade for Decatur County Healthcare? +

Decatur County Healthcare holds an ElderGrade of B (73.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Decatur County Healthcare? +

Residents receive an average of 3.47 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Decatur County Healthcare been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 7 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Decatur County Healthcare accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Decatur County Healthcare is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.