HomeTennesseeFranklin CountySOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF
A+
Excellent

SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF

629 HOSPITAL ROAD · WINCHESTER, TN 37398

9319678249 · For profit - Individual

46 beds16.6 residents99 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
Staffing
Quality
Inspections
Staffing Grades
A+
Excellent
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
A+
Excellent
Overall
CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF receives an overall staffing grade of A+ (Excellent). With 7.8382 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 3.94 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 19.61% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (5.05% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have been declining over recent quarters — worth monitoring.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 1 day with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
📊Staffing levels are highly variable day to day (consistency score: 1.8591). This means the care experience can be very different depending on the day.

Strengths (2)

Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
Total Nurse HPRD
7.8382hrs/resident/day 3.94
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
2.4673hrs/resident/day 1.78
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
19.61%
8.2981 weekday → 6.6706 weekend
Agency Staff
5.05%
16.28% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
1days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.2673hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
3.1036hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
1.8591std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Franklin County Average+2.65 HPRD
5.19
07.84 HPRD
vs. Tennessee State Average+3.97 HPRD
3.87
07.84 HPRD
vs. National Average+3.94 HPRD
3.90
07.84 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF
WINCHESTER · This facility
A+
7.83822.4673★★★☆☆
ELK RIVER HEALTH & NURSING CENTER OF WINCHESTER
WINCHESTER
0.3 mi
C
3.93810.5429★★★☆☆
THE WATERS OF WINCHESTER, LLC
WINCHESTER
0.5 mi
D
3.79010.3342★★★★
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MONTEAGLE REHAB & WELLNESS
MONTEAGLE
15.3 mi
F
3.36760.237★★☆☆☆
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TULLAHOMA
TULLAHOMA
16.2 mi
D
3.73220.2768★★★★★
LYNCHBURG NURSING CENTER
LYNCHBURG
17.8 mi
C
3.71110.4184★★★★★

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
11
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Sep 4, 2025Health
6 deficiencies cited
Jul 13, 2022Health
4 deficiencies cited
May 8, 2019Health
1 deficiency cited
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.