Beech Tree Health and Rehabilitation
240 Hospital Lane Po Box 300 · Jellico, TN · 37762 · 4237846626
110 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Plainview Healthcare Partners
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (7 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
7 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $138,802 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 11, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 11, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 11, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 11, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 11, 2024
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 11, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 11, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 11, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 20, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 20, 2021 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2019
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 3, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 3, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2024 | Fine | $138,802 |
| April 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 110 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445292 · certified since July 2, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.