Jefferson County Nursing Home
Dandridge, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445473) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (865) 397-3163 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson County Nursing Home 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 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Jefferson County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.4 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.4%.
Jefferson County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. CMS data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Jefferson County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned facility in Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 2004. It is licensed for 160 beds and has an average daily census of 141.3 residents.
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. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure rating of only 1 star, and a staffing rating of 4 stars. Families should note the quality measure score is notably lower than the other components.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of about 4.40 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show zero fines and no federal fines on record, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility.
The facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall 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 about 4.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 28.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 160 beds and has an average daily census of 141.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (Jefferson County) and the data provided do not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 22, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (1 star), and combines them into an overall rating (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided don't specify service lines; contact the facility at 8653973163 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided don't cover tour details; contact the facility at 8653973163 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445473?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.