Applingwood Post Acute
Cordova, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445411) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $63,999
Phone: (901) 385-1803 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Applingwood Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Applingwood Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
CMS records show Applingwood Post Acute has 1 federal fine totaling $63,999.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Applingwood Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Cordova, Shelby County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 78 beds and has an average daily census of 63.3 residents. It has been certified since June 13, 1998. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
According to CMS Care Compare, Applingwood Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2, Quality Measures rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.65, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. The nursing staff turnover rate is 51.8%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $63,999.00. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it has not been designated under the Special Focus program.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Applingwood Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 51.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $63,999.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 78 beds and has an average daily census of 63.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 13, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (2 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), Staffing (3 stars), and an Overall rating (2 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9013851803 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 9013851803 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445411?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.