All citations for Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 4, 2025

Showing 1 to 6 of 6 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.