Tennessee Veterans Home
Murfreesboro, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445270) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $193,155 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (615) 895-8850 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tennessee Veterans Home has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Tennessee Veterans Home reports 4.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.1%.
Tennessee Veterans Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $193,155.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Tennessee Veterans Home is a state government-owned nursing home in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1991. The facility has 140 certified beds with an average of 97.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Tennessee Veterans Home holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $193,155.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
Tennessee Veterans Home is part of the Tennessee State Veterans' Home chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility.
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?
Tennessee Veterans Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is 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 4.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with staffing turnover at 67.1% and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $193,155.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS 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?
Tennessee Veterans Home has 140 certified beds and an average of 97.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Tennessee (Government - State) and is part of the Tennessee State Veterans' Home chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; for this facility these are 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6158958850 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 6158958850 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445270?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.