Wexford House
Kingsport, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445207) · 174 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 288-3988 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wexford House has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Wexford House reports total nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.0%.
Wexford House has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Wexford House is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1987. The facility is certified for 174 beds with an average daily census of 123.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wexford House holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.04, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.0%, a figure families should weigh alongside the 1-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Wexford House, and it is not currently listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Wexford House is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from 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?
Wexford House has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Wexford House is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 65.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for Wexford House.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Wexford House, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wexford House is certified for 174 beds with an average of 123.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Wexford House is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Wexford House was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 12, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
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 4232883988 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 4232883988 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445207?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.