New Tazewell, TN

Buchanan Place

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $8,021 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

902 Buchanan Rd, New Tazewell, TN

(423) 626-8215

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

134

Certified beds

Average residents

87

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Exceptional Living Centers

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1983-02-10

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.69

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.73

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.11

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.01

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

63%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

42%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.6
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.6
0.2 pts worse
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.1%
89.9%
6.8 pts worse
93.4%
10.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.3%
94.5%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.7%
3.6%
0.1 pts worse
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.6%
11.8%
9.2 pts better
11.4%
8.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.2%
6.2%
4 pts better
5.4%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 33.1%
32.2%
0.9 pts worse
19.6%
13.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.3%
18.1%
1.8 pts better
16.7%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 16.7%
19.9%
3.2 pts better
16.3%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.0%
15.3%
3.7 pts worse
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.9%
0.6 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
1.9%
1 pts better
1.7%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 16.6%
20.2%
3.6 pts better
19.8%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
5.4%
2.3 pts better
5.1%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 40.5%
79.6%
39.1 pts worse
81.7%
41.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.1%
11.2%
4.9 pts worse
12.0%
4.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.9%
1.6%
2.3 pts worse
1.6%
2.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 60.4%
79.8%
19.4 pts worse
79.7%
19.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.0%
22.2%
4.2 pts better
23.9%
5.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2022-06-29 · Fire 2022-06-29

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-06-25 · Fire 2019-06-25

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-08-01 · Fire 2018-08-01

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-07-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-06-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2019-07-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-07-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2018-09-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-01

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2018-09-07

C · Minimal harm 2018-08-01

E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2018-09-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-06-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-10

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-10

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-06-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-08-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2022-08-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-08-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-08-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-08-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-07-14

C · Minimal harm 2019-06-25

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-01

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2018-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-01

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2018-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-01

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2018-08-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,021 2024-05-10

Fine

Fine · fine $8,021

Fine

Ownership

Medical Rehabilitation Centers, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 11 facilities 2023-02-01
Campbell, Brenda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-02-01
Debusk, Charles

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-02-01
Jones, Jodie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-11-25
Lexington Health Management LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2023-02-01
Watts, Amy

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2023-02-01
Watts, Walter

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2023-02-01
Watts, Walter

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2023-02-01

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