Smyrna Care Center
Smyrna, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445160) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $174,615
Phone: (615) 355-0350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smyrna 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 2 stars.
Smyrna Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.0%.
Smyrna Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $174,615.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Smyrna Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tennessee, certified for 125 beds with an average daily census of 93.5 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 26, 1983, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.21759 hours per resident per day, including 0.60170 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $174,615.00 assessed against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
Smyrna Care Center is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey findings, and any updates to these ratings, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Smyrna Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.21759 hours per resident per day, with 0.60170 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 65.0%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $174,615.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 125 beds with an average of 93.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain, which has 10 facilities and an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 26, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6153550350 or 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 6153550350 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445160?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.