Buchanan Place
New Tazewell, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445156) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (423) 626-8215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buchanan Place has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Buchanan Place reports total nurse staffing of about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Buchanan Place has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,021.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Buchanan Place is a for-profit nursing home located in New Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1983. The facility is certified for 134 beds, with an average daily census of 81.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buchanan Place holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.65 per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record.
Buchanan Place is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is Buchanan Place's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buchanan Place has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Buchanan Place 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, with 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 36.7%. CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,021.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is recorded for this facility according to the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Buchanan Place is certified for 134 beds, with an average daily census of 81.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Buchanan Place has been certified since February 10, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Buchanan Place's scores are 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 4236268215 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 4236268215 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445156?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.