Hermitage Health Center
Elizabethton, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445474) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 543-2571 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hermitage Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Hermitage Health Center reports 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Hermitage Health Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Hermitage Health Center is a 70-bed nursing home in Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, with an average of 53.7 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on March 23, 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hermitage Health Center holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.63 per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Hermitage Health Center is part of the Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9 across the chain. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile reflects data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hermitage Health Center 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 3.63 hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 53.4% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 70 certified beds and an average daily census of 53.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility and part of the Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation chain, which includes 11 facilities with an average rating of 3.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 23, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); here the ratings are 5, 5, 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; contact the facility at (423) 543-2571 or 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 (423) 543-2571 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/445474?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.