Wharton Nursing Home
Pleasant Hill, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445510) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $69,885
Phone: (931) 277-3518 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wharton Nursing Home 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 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Wharton Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Wharton Nursing Home has 2 federal fines on record from CMS totaling $69,885.00, with no payment denials recorded. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Wharton Nursing Home is a 62-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Pleasant Hill, Cumberland County, Tennessee, with an average of 59.9 residents. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved in 2012. There is no indication in CMS data that ownership changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wharton Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. Its quality measures rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5. Reported nurse staffing totals 4.20 hours per resident per day, of which 0.44 hours are provided by registered nurses. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show Wharton Nursing Home has 2 federal fines on record totaling $69,885.00. There are no payment denials recorded. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location, so neither is noted here. There is no chain information provided for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the specific data fields provided as of the most recent CMS data vintage referenced here.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wharton Nursing 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 about 4.20 hours per resident per day, with 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; CMS did not report a turnover percentage in the available data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $69,885.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wharton Nursing Home has 62 certified beds and an average of 59.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not include chain information for this facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 19, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 1, 2, and 3 out of 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like rehabilitation; contact the facility at 9312773518 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9312773518 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445510?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.