Laughlin Health Care Center
Greeneville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445264) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $9,770 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (423) 638-9226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laughlin Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Laughlin Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.46 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.3%, and the facility carries a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show Laughlin Health Care Center has 2 federal fines totaling $9,770.00 and 1 payment denial on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Laughlin Health Care Center is a federally government-owned nursing home in Greeneville, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1991. The facility is licensed for 90 beds, with an average of 48.5 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Laughlin Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.46, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.78. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $9,770.00, and 1 instance of payment denial.
Laughlin Health Care Center is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from 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?
Laughlin Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 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 for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including about 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 63.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $9,770.00 and 1 payment denial.
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.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 90 beds and has an average of 48.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a Government - Federal entity and is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on April 12, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here the health inspection rating is 1 star, staffing is 3 stars, and quality measures is 3 stars.
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 4236389226 and verify details 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 4236389226 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445264?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.