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HomeTennesseeBuchanan Place

Buchanan Place

902 Buchanan Rd, New Tazewell, TN 378254236268215
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
134
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
1 fine(s) totaling $8,021

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 134 certified beds with an average of 87 residents per day (65% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Jun 29, 2022)

• Has been fined a total of $8,021 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.53 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 42.2%

• Part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain (10 facilities)

Buchanan Place is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in New Tazewell, Tennessee with 134 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. The facility scored below average compared to Tennessee facilities.

Beds
134
Avg Residents/Day
87
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 10, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Claiborne
Last Inspection
Jun 29, 2022
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
53.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0569Potential for Harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0729Potential for Harm

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Minimal Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Jun 25, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jun 25, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 25, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 1, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 1, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 1, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,021
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 10, 2024
$8,021

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.11 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.53 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.01 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.2%
RN Turnover
62.5%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 1, 2023
LEXINGTON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2023
WATTS, AMY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
WATTS, WALTER5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
CAMPBELL, BRENDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
DEBUSK, CHARLESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
JONES, JODIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 25, 2024
WATTS, WALTERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Buchanan Place?▾
Buchanan Place has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Buchanan Place had any health inspection violations?▾
Buchanan Place had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 29, 2022). The facility has been fined a total of $8,021 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Buchanan Place?▾
Buchanan Place provides 3.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, 0.73 LPN hours, and 2.11 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.2%.
How many beds does Buchanan Place have?▾
Buchanan Place has 134 certified beds with an average of 87 residents per day, resulting in approximately 65% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Exceptional Living Centers chain.

Part of Exceptional Living Centers

This chain operates 10 facilities. View all →