Center On Aging And Health
Erwin, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445424) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 743-7669 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Center On Aging And Health has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Center On Aging And Health reports total nurse staffing of 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
Center On Aging And Health has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was included in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Center On Aging And Health is a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Erwin, Unicoi County, Tennessee, with an average daily census of 67.8 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on April 30, 2001. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. The Health Inspection rating is 3 stars, the Quality Measure rating is 3 stars, and the Staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was included in the available data for this facility, meaning these flags are not indicated here; families should still review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare directly. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 43.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 67.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on April 30, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall rating along with separate Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measure ratings; here these are 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4237437669 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4237437669 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445424?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.