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APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE

1536 APPLING CARE LANE, CORDOVA, TN 38018
Score: 26 / 100

Applingwood Post Acute has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 26/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Tennessee. Families considering this Cordova facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Applingwood Post Acute is near the national average, with 3.47 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 10 deficiencies at Applingwood Post Acute, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.47 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.87 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.92 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Aug 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity J
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Aug 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.3% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 7.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $98,460

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -9 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
78
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9