Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center
Mountain City, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445214) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 727-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.4%.
Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 72.1 residents. It has been certified since December 1988 and operates under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 stars, its staffing rating is 3 stars, and its quality measure rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.43 per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars, meaning Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center rates above its chain's average.
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 5-star overall rating, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 35.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (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 in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 72.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (5 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4237277800 and verify 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 4237277800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445214?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.