CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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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. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
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.
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Feb 1, 2023 |
| LEXINGTON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| WATTS, AMY | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| WATTS, WALTER | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| DEBUSK, CHARLES | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| JONES, JODIE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 25, 2024 |
| WATTS, WALTER | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CAMPBELL, BRENDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| DEBUSK, CHARLES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| JONES, JODIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 25, 2024 |
| CAMPBELL, BRENDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| DEBUSK, CHARLES | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| JONES, JODIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 25, 2024 |
| WATTS, WALTER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
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