ElderGrade
B

71/100

Above average

Knollwood Manor

405 Times Ave, Lafayette, TN 37083

CMS 1/5 stars #1 of 2 in Macon County (615) 666-3170
Certified beds
49
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

30/30

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

Staffing

14/30

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

  • 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.46 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 33% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

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

  • 1 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 3.41 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.46 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.35 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 33.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 21, 2025 (9 months ago).

E Nov 21, 2025 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 21, 2025 F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 21, 2025 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

E Nov 21, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 21, 2025 F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Jul 14, 2022 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jul 14, 2022 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jul 14, 2022 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AUSTIN, LINDA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
AUSTIN, LINDA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WALKER, BEVERLY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AUSTIN, LINDA Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
WALKER, BEVERLY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Knollwood Manor

What is the ElderGrade for Knollwood Manor? +

Knollwood Manor holds an ElderGrade of B (71 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 Knollwood Manor? +

Residents receive an average of 3.41 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Knollwood Manor been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 18 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Knollwood Manor accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Knollwood Manor 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.