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Buchanan Place

902 Buchanan Rd, New Tazewell, TN 37825

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Buchanan Place is a nursing home in New Tazewell, 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) 626-8215
Last standard health inspection
June 24, 2026 (4 months ago)
Certified beds
134
Residents per day, on average
79.6
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Claiborne Care Center
Chain
Exceptional Living Centers
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Tennessee average (18 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. 3 citations

    Health inspection on June 24, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2026.

    • 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 July 22, 2026.

    • 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 July 22, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2019.

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  4. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on June 24, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  6. 2 citations

    Health inspection on April 15, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 May 5, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 May 5, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2022.

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  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 10, 2024 from $12,340 to $8,021.

  11. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CLAIBORNE CARE CENTER.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  13. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  14. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was BUCHANAN PLACE.

  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  16. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was DIVERISCARE OF CLAIBORNE.

  17. 3 citations

    Health inspection on May 10, 2024

    CMS lists this as 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.

    33 of 303 Tennessee homes (11%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 June 19, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2024.

    • 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 June 19, 2024.

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  18. Fine

    May 10, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $8,021 on May 10, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  20. CMS update of January 31, 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  21. 7 citations

    Health inspection on June 29, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 August 3, 2022.

    • 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 August 3, 2022.

    • 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 August 3, 2022.

    • 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 August 3, 2022.

    • 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 August 3, 2022.

    • Citation F0729. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2022.

    • 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 August 12, 2022.

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  22. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 29, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2022.

    • 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 July 29, 2022.

    • Citation E0036. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2022.

    • Citation E0006. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2022.

    • Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2022.

    • Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2022.

    • 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 June 30, 2022.

    • 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 June 30, 2022.

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  23. 3 citations

    Health inspection on June 25, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2019.

    • 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 July 14, 2019.

    • Citation F0661. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2019.

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  24. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 25, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 July 14, 2019.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2019.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2019.

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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 Buchanan Place last inspected?

CMS lists June 24, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Buchanan Place have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since June 25, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Buchanan Place been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,021 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Buchanan Place?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Buchanan Place a Special Focus Facility?

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