Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445320) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 433-9973 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing at Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville of 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.2%.
Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1993. The facility is certified for 79 beds and reports an average of 56.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.41 per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.2%.
On CMS's penalty record, this facility has 0 federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville is part of the Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars across the chain. CMS records show no ownership change at this facility within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 63.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 79 beds and reports an average of 56.1 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 Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation chain, which has 11 facilities with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9314339973 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 9314339973 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445320?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.