Winchester, TN

Elk River Health & Nursing Center Of Winchester

3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 17 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

32 Memorial Drive, Winchester, TN

(931) 967-0200

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

80

Certified beds

Average residents

55

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

11 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.54

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.61 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.24

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.09 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.15

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.94

All reported nurse hours · state 3.85 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.79

RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.38

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.24

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.40 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.51

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.71

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.45

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

57%

Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

10,659

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

19.59

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9822

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0.98

Baseline 21.18% · Performance 20.98% · Measure score 0.98 · Achievement 0.98 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 9.27% · Performance 9.12% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

4.32

Baseline 51.47% · Performance 46.03% · Measure score 4.32 · Achievement 4.32 · Improvement 1.54

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.54

Baseline 3 hours · Performance 3.80 hours · Measure score 2.54 · Achievement 2.54 · Improvement 2.38

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.38%
10.72%
1.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 106 · Observed rate 6.6% · Lower 95% interval 6.33%
Discharge to community 48.6%
50.57%
2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 94 · Observed rate 43.62% · Lower 95% interval 37.3%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.29
1.02
0.3 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 73 · Denominator 73
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 73
Discharge self-care score 44.68%
53.69%
9 pts worse
Numerator 21 · Denominator 47
Discharge mobility score 38.3%
50.94%
12.6 pts worse
Numerator 18 · Denominator 47
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 6.85%
2.29%
4.6 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 73 · Adjusted rate 5.42%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 9.12%
7.12%
2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 77 · Observed rate 11.69% · Lower 95% interval 5.37%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 86
Staff flu vaccination coverage 40.74%
42%
1.3 pts worse
Numerator 33 · Denominator 81
Discharge function score 42.55%
56.45%
13.9 pts worse
Numerator 20 · Denominator 47
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 29 · Denominator 29
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 25 · Denominator 25
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 10%
25.2%
15.2 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 40

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.1
1.6
1.5 pts worse
1.9
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.1 · Observed 3.3 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.2
1.6
2.6 pts worse
1.8
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.2 · Observed 4.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.4%
89.9%
6.5 pts better
93.4%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 93.2% · Q4 95.2% · 4Q avg 96.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.7%
94.5%
1.2 pts better
95.5%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.0%
3.6%
2.4 pts worse
3.3%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 6.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.5%
11.8%
8.3 pts better
11.4%
7.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.9%
6.2%
4.7 pts worse
5.4%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 12.8% · Q4 17.9% · 4Q avg 10.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 37.3%
32.2%
5.1 pts worse
19.6%
17.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.0% · Q2 40.5% · Q3 33.3% · Q4 35.9% · 4Q avg 37.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.4%
18.1%
5.7 pts better
16.7%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.8% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 12.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 30.2%
15.3%
14.9 pts worse
14.9%
15.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 46.4% · Q2 18.8% · Q3 30.3% · Q4 27.3% · 4Q avg 30.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.9%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
1.9%
0.7 pts better
1.7%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.7%
20.2%
2.5 pts worse
19.8%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.8% · Q2 13.2% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 25.6% · 4Q avg 22.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.5%
5.4%
3.1 pts worse
5.1%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 13.3% · Q3 8.4% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.2%
79.6%
10.6 pts better
81.7%
8.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 89.4% · Q2 91.4% · Q3 92.1% · Q4 87.8% · 4Q avg 90.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 19.0%
11.2%
7.8 pts worse
12.0%
7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.0% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 11.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.4%
79.8%
7.6 pts better
79.7%
7.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 87.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.5%
22.2%
2.3 pts worse
23.9%
0.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.5% · Observed 26.2% · Expected 25.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-30 · Fire 2025-07-30

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

17 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (10 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-03 · Fire 2024-04-03

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-12-14 · Fire 2021-12-14

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

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 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

E33 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-14

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2022-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-14

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2022-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-14

E33 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2022-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-14

E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2022-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-14

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2022-01-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

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 2025-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

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 2025-08-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

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 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

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 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-14

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 2022-01-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Ocoee Foundation Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 9 facilities 2019-04-01
Bradley, Don

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-02-07
Burton, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-02-07
Davis, Clinton

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2019-04-01
Holcombe, Michelle

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2019-04-01
Kupchynsky, Kathleen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-02-07
Malin, Douglas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-02-28
Ocoee Foundation Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2019-04-01
Phillips, Dorothy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-02-07
Pioneer Consulting LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 12 facilities 2019-04-01
Sheehan, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2024-02-07
Sheehan, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2024-02-07
Sheehan, Margaret

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2019-04-01
Sheehan, Margaret

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-12-15
Smith, Frank

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2024-02-07
Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 12 facilities 2019-04-01

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