The Waters of Smyrna, LLC

202 Enon Springs Road East · Smyrna, TN · 37167 · 6154595600

91 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

3 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.

71% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 31
Serious harm & abuse 20% 62
Staffing 20% 55
Federal penalties 15% 41
Trend 10% 89
Context 5% 60

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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.373.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.440.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.22≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year71%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $97,773

Inspection citations (36 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · K June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected June 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected June 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · K June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected June 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected July 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected July 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected July 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F August 15, 2023 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected September 7, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    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 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 10, 2022

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 10, 2022

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 21, 2024Fine$97,773
June 21, 2024Payment Denial12 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445502 · certified since March 24, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.