Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County
Cookeville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445136) · 175 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 537-6524 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County reports 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.4%.
Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County is a 175-bed skilled nursing facility in Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, with an average of 139.4 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 29, 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the provided CMS data for this location.
This facility is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 out of 5, indicating this facility's ratings fall below its own chain's average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available to CMS at time of data collection. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail 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?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day and a 41.4% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 175 certified beds with an average of 139.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 29, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9315376524 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 9315376524 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445136?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.