Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center
1850 Old Knoxville Road · Tazewell, TN · 37879 · 4235262348
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Covenant Health Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445071 · certified since December 22, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.