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Laughlin Health Care Center

801 E McKee St, Greeneville, TN 37743

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Laughlin Health Care Center is a nursing home in Greeneville, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(423) 638-9226
Last standard health inspection
July 8, 2026 (4 months ago)
Certified beds
90
Residents per day, on average
44.3
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Laughlin Operating Group LLC
Chain
Ahava Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Tennessee average (19 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. 4 citations

    Health inspection on July 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

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  3. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on July 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.7 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 5, 2023 from $9,770 to $4,885.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing 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 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 5, 2023 from $15,030 to $9,770.

  12. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  14. 14 citations

    Health inspection on October 5, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    8 of 303 Tennessee homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 November 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.

    • Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0569. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2023.

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  15. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 5, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2020.

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  16. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 8, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 February 14, 2020.

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  17. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 8, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2020.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2020.

    • Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2020.

    • Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2020.

    • Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2020.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Laughlin Health Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists July 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Laughlin Health Care Center have?

CMS lists 19 health citations since January 8, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Laughlin Health Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Laughlin Health Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Laughlin Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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