• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)
• Has 168 certified beds with an average of 88.6 residents per day (53% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Mar 12, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.60 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 46.4%
• Part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System chain (3 facilities)
Donalson Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fayetteville, Tennessee with 168 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. The facility scored at average compared to Tennessee facilities.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
No penalties on record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jul 1, 2022 |
| CARTER, CLINTON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
| DAVIS, JOHN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 31, 2022 |
| SAMZ, JEFFREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
| SEALS, MARY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
| CARTER, CLINTON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
| COBB, TAMMY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2023 |
| SAMZ, JEFFREY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
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