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Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF

629 Hospital Road, Winchester, TN 37398

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Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF is a nursing home in Winchester, 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.

At a glance

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.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.4 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • 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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.7 to 4.0 hours per resident per day.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  5. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  7. Health inspection on September 4, 2025

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0578. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0582. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0835. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 October 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 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 October 19, 2025.

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  8. Fire safety inspection on September 4, 2025

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • Citation E0031. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • Citation E0035. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • Citation E0042. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet the requirements of an integrated health system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • Citation K0232. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2025.

    • 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 October 19, 2025.

    • 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 October 19, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 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 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.4 to 2.3 hours per resident per day.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 8.8 to 7.4 hours per resident per day.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  14. Health inspection on July 13, 2022

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 August 25, 2022.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 25, 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 25, 2022.

    • Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2022.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on July 13, 2022

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 July 15, 2022.

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  16. Health inspection on May 8, 2019

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 May 29, 2019.

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  17. Fire safety inspection on May 8, 2019

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2019.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(931) 967-8249
Last standard health inspection
September 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
46
Residents per day, on average
11.6
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Legal business name
Southern Tennessee Medical Center LLC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Tennessee average (11 vs 14).

Owners and managers

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

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  • LEGACY LIFEPOINT HEALTH LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 02/24/2022
  • LIFEPOINT HOLDINGS 2 LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/01/2025
  • LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/31/2015
  • SAINT THOMAS HEALTH5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/01/2025
  • SAINT THOMAS NETWORK5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/01/2025
  • EDWARDS, DANNYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2023
  • MARTIN, ADAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/22/2022
  • SELBE, JAMIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/26/2025
  • WOFFORD, JODYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/14/2025
  • ZAHARCU, ALEXANDRUOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/26/2019

Questions

When was Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF last inspected?

CMS lists September 4, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since May 8, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF a Special Focus Facility?

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

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