Decatur County Healthcare
Parsons, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445451) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (731) 847-6371 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Decatur County Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 2 stars for staffing.
Decatur County Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Decatur County Healthcare has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS, and it does not carry the CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Decatur County Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Parsons, Tennessee, operated as a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. This facility has been certified since July 2002 and is licensed for 125 beds, with an average daily census of 81.3 residents. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Decatur County Healthcare holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.47 hours per resident per day, with 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 40.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status reported for Decatur County Healthcare.
Families evaluating this facility should note the contrast between its strong overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings and its lower staffing rating, and may wish to review current staffing levels directly with the facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; figures such as staffing hours and turnover reflect the most recent reporting period available from CMS at the time of this listing's creation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Decatur County Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, with a 40.0% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon and is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 125 beds with an average daily census of 81.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which has 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Decatur County Healthcare scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7318476371 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7318476371 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445451?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.