West Tennessee Post Acute
Jackson, TN · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 445187) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (731) 300-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Tennessee Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 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.
West Tennessee Post Acute reports 4.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
West Tennessee Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 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 Facility program.
About this facility
West Tennessee Post Acute is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Jackson, Tennessee (Madison County), certified for 75 beds with an average of 61.7 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has been certified since March 1986. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
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. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.92 per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
West Tennessee Post Acute is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, below this facility's individual rating.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and review the latest inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.92 hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 51.9% and a staffing star rating of 3.
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?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 75 beds with an average of 61.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 6, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7313004800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7313004800 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 latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445187?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.