Perry County Nursing Home
127 E Brooklyn Avenue · Linden, TN · 37096 · 9315892134
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.15 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,593 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 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.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 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.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 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.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 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.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 1, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445503 · certified since April 1, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.