Elk River Health & Nursing Center Of Winchester
Winchester, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445319) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 967-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elk River Health & Nursing Center Of Winchester has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which matches the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is only 1 star.
Elk River Health & Nursing Center Of Winchester reports 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.7%, which is notably high.
Elk River Health & Nursing Center Of Winchester has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Elk River Health & Nursing Center Of Winchester is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee. It is licensed for 80 certified beds and reports an average of 52.0 residents. The facility operates under Non profit - Other ownership and has been federally certified since October 1993. It has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elk River holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, matching the Tennessee state average of 3.0. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star, the lowest possible score in that category.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.7%, a notably high figure.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Elk River Health & Nursing Center Of Winchester is part of the Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.9 stars.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elk River has an overall 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, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.70 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 69.7%. CMS rates staffing at 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
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 designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 80 beds and reports an average of 52.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as Non profit - Other and is part of the Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation chain, which includes 11 facilities with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (2 stars).
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 9319670200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9319670200 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 most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445319?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.