Obion County Nursing Home
Union City, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445508) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $23,963
Phone: (731) 885-9065 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Obion County Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Obion County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.78 hours per resident per day, including about 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Obion County Nursing Home has 2 federal fines on record totaling $23,963.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Obion County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing facility in Union City, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has 56 certified beds and an average daily census of 44 residents. The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 20, 2012, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Obion County Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating 2 stars, and staffing rating 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.77721 per resident per day, including 0.49851 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $23,963.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a persistent history of serious quality problems placed under increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility. Families should verify current details and inspection reports directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data reflects the most recent CMS reporting period.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Obion County Nursing Home has an 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 for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing staff turnover is 47.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $23,963.00 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 has 56 certified beds with an average daily census of 44 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Obion County government; no chain affiliation is listed in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 20, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, then combines them into an overall rating; here the health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4, quality measures is 2, and the overall is 2.
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 7318859065 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 7318859065 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445508?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.