Covington Post Acute
Covington, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445330) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (901) 475-0027 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Covington Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Covington Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
Covington Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Covington Post Acute is a for-profit nursing home in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, certified for 98 beds with an average of 80.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 9, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Covington Post Acute holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.62 per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is noted, and the facility is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which applies to homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Covington Post Acute is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars, lower than this facility's individual rating. There has been no change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so its current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare 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?
Covington Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.62 hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no 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 currently listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 98 beds and has an average of 80.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 9, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 9014750027 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9014750027 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
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/445330?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.