Applingwood Post Acute
1536 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38018
Applingwood Post Acute is a nursing home in Cordova, Tennessee. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (901) 385-1803
- Last standard health inspection
- August 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 78
- Residents per day, on average
- 66.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Doheny Beach Holdings LLC
- Chain
- Links Healthcare Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Tennessee average (10 vs 14).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 12, 2025 from $98,460 to $63,999.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
9 citations
Health inspection on August 12, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
22 of 303 Tennessee homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
Fine
August 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $63,999 on August 12, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was AHC APPLINGWOOD.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 24, 2018
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2018.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CLAWSON, SCOTTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- EARL, STEVENIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- SANOFSKY, JACKIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/18/2024
- ABUTINEH, MOHAMMADOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- RODRIGUEZ, CURTISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- TILFORD, TOBYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- WALLACE, STACEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
Questions
When was Applingwood Post Acute last inspected?
CMS lists August 12, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Applingwood Post Acute have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since October 24, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Applingwood Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $63,999 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Applingwood Post Acute?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Applingwood Post Acute a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.