Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation
Memphis, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445485) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,281
Phone: (901) 795-2444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 2.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00 for Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation, and no payment denials on record. This facility does not have a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation listed in the data provided.
About this facility
Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 180 beds and reports an average daily census of 151 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since May 2007 and operates under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. It is part of the Lyon Healthcare chain, which includes 11 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 1.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its four component ratings from CMS are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 1 star.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.92, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.38. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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?
Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS 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?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 2.92, with 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 55.8%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,281.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 at medicare.gov/care-compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 180 beds with an average of 151 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a For profit - Limited Liability company structure and is part of the Lyon Healthcare chain, which has 11 facilities averaging a 1.7 star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 9, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection, Staffing, Quality Measures, and an Overall combined score; this facility scores 2, 1, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 901-795-2444 to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 901-795-2444 and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445485?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.