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WATERS OF SWEETWATER A REHABILITATION & NURSING

978 HWY 11 SOUTH, SWEETWATER, TN 37874
Score: 44 / 100

Waters Of Sweetwater A Rehabilitation & Nursing faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 44/100. The facility ranks in the 35th percentile among Tennessee nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Waters Of Sweetwater A Rehabilitation & Nursing is near the national average, with 3.49 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Waters Of Sweetwater A Rehabilitation & Nursing, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.00 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Aug 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Aug 5, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Aug 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 5, 2025 · Infection Control 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 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 1.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 17.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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
90
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5