Donalson Care Center
Fayetteville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445173) · 168 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 433-7156 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Donalson Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Donalson Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1 percent.
Donalson Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Donalson Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee, operating under non-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 168 beds and reports an average daily census of 83.3 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 22, 1985, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Donalson Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.74, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data for this facility.
Donalson Care Center is part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System chain, which includes 3 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Donalson Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
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 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 39.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Donalson Care Center is certified for 168 beds and has an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System chain, which has 3 facilities averaging a 3.3 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 22, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall rating combining all three; here they are 3, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9314337156 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9314337156 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445173?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.