Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore, Ll
Ardmore, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445321) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 427-2143 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore reports total nurse staffing of 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.1%.
Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore, LLC is a non-profit nursing home in Ardmore, Giles County, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1993. The facility is licensed for 79 beds and has an average daily census of 57.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings include a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning this facility has no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon indicated and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility.
Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore is part of the Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.9 stars. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4 out of 5 overall rating, which is above 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 3.89 hours per resident per day, with 0.46 RN hours per resident per day; turnover is 62.1%, and its staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 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 Facility status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 79 beds with an average daily census of 57.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 931-427-2143 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 931-427-2143 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445321?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.