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Obion County Nursing Home

1084 East County Home Road, Union City, TN 38261

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Obion County Nursing Home is a nursing home in Union City, 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
(731) 885-9065
Last standard health inspection
February 19, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
56
Residents per day, on average
44.5
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
County of Obion
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Tennessee average (22 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 July 29, 2026

    • 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 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 26, 2025 from $14,015 to $9,110.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  4. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.

  6. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on February 19, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.

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  7. 2 citations

    Health inspection on January 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0835. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0837. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 26, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

    21 of 303 Tennessee homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • 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 July 15, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

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  11. Fine

    June 26, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $9,110 on June 26, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  13. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  14. 7 citations

    Health inspection on March 19, 2025

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

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.

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  15. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on March 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  17. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  18. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 29, 2024 from $22,850 to $14,853.

  19. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  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 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  21. 12 citations

    Health inspection on January 29, 2024

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

    Severity K 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 F0880. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2024.

    • 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 February 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 29, 2024.

    • 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 February 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 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 January 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 January 31, 2024.

    • 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 February 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

    • 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 February 2, 2024.

    • 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 February 2, 2024.

    • 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 February 2, 2024.

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  22. Fine

    January 29, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $14,853 on January 29, 2024.

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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 Obion County Nursing Home last inspected?

CMS lists February 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Obion County Nursing Home have?

CMS lists 22 health citations since January 29, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Obion County Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $23,963 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Obion County Nursing Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Obion County Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?

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

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