Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation
Etowah, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445277) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $8,697
Phone: (423) 263-3646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation reports 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $8,697.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Etowah, Mc Minn County, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 5, 1992. The facility is licensed for 88 beds and reports an average daily census of 54.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Starr Regional holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the supplied data.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $8,697.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Starr Regional in this data, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Starr Regional is part of the Lifepoint Health chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS reporting cycle provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Starr Regional has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above 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 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; CMS did not report a turnover percentage in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $8,697.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 88 beds and reports an average daily census of 54.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Lifepoint Health chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 5, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively, combining to an overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4232633646 and verify details 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 4232633646 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445277?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.