Decatur County Healthcare
726 Kentucky Avenue S, Parsons, TN 38363
Decatur County Healthcare is a nursing home in Parsons, 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
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (731) 847-6371
- Last standard health inspection
- December 10, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 125
- Residents per day, on average
- 90.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Bear Creek Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Tennessee average (7 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
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 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 10, 2025
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 January 7, 2026.
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 January 7, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 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.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was AHC DECATUR COUNTY.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 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 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 31, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 November 11, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.
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 November 11, 2024.
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 November 11, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 31, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
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 November 11, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 17, 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 26, 2022.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ROCKY TOP HEALTHCARE LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 08/12/2024
- SMITH, KYLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
Questions
When was Decatur County Healthcare last inspected?
CMS lists December 10, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Decatur County Healthcare have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since August 17, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Decatur County Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Decatur County Healthcare?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Decatur County Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.