Perry County Nursing Home
Linden, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445503) · 114 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 589-2134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Perry County Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Perry County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.48 hours per resident per day, with just 0.15 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.0%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Perry County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record, according to CMS data. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Perry County Nursing Home is a for-profit (limited liability company) facility located in Linden, Perry County, Tennessee, certified for 114 beds with an average of 85.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare, Perry County Nursing Home 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: the health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, the staffing rating is 2 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.48 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.15 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Perry County Nursing Home. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided. No chain affiliation data is included in this record.
Families are encouraged to review the full, current record for Perry County Nursing Home on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data at the time it was compiled.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Perry County Nursing Home 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, Perry County Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.15 RN hours per resident per day, and a 25.0% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an active CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Perry County Nursing Home is certified for 114 beds and has an average of 85.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; the provided data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Perry County Nursing Home these are 3, 4, 2, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (931) 589-2134 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 (931) 589-2134 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current, official record for Perry County Nursing Home at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445503?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.