| Perry County Nursing Home | |
| 127 E Brooklyn Avenue, Linden, Tennessee 37096 | |
| (931) 589-2134 | |
| Name | Perry County Nursing Home |
|---|---|
| Location | 127 E Brooklyn Avenue, Linden, Tennessee |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 114 |
| Occupancy Rate | 75% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 445503 |
| Legal Business Name | Buffalo River Healthcare LLC |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Limited Liability Company |
| NPI Number | 1164565206 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Buffalo River Healthcare LLC |
| Doing Business As | Perry County Nursing Home |
| Address | 127 East Brooklyn Avenue, Linden, TN 37096 |
| Phone Number | 931-589-2134 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.48 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.12 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.11 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | Not available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | Not available: no valid staffing data was submitted | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by May 8, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. F0572, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 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. F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 6, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 23, 2023 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 29.08 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.99 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.31 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.69 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.05 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 4.59 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.26 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.48 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 50.41 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.85 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 46.23 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.82 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 41.38 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.46 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.05 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.1 | 15.38 |