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HomeTennesseeDonalson Care Center

Donalson Care Center

1681 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville, TN 373349314337156WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(50 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
168
certified

How Donalson Care Center Compares in Tennessee

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.

CMS overall rating
3/5
TN average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
TN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
2/5
TN average
2.4/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.74 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.43 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
39.1%
TN average
48.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.43 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.60.
Staff turnover is 39.1%, lower than the Tennessee average of 48.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 30, 2021
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 12, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,452/mo
Tennessee median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Tennessee median
Lincoln County 65+
6,808
19.3% of county
County Population
35,365
Lincoln County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
168
Avg Residents/Day
83.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 22, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lincoln
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
31.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jun 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jun 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jul 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jul 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Jul 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0841Immediate Jeopardy

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Survey: Jul 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Immediate Jeopardy

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jul 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jul 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.26 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.74 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.17 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.1%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2022
CARTER, CLINTONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
COBB, TAMMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
SAMZ, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
CARTER, CLINTONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
DAVIS, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 31, 2022
SAMZ, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
SEALS, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
DAVIS, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 31, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Donalson Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Tennessee facilities
Donalson Care Center
Fayetteville, TNCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Elk River Health & Rehabilitation of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, TN2.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Lynchburg Nursing Center
Lynchburg, TN12.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN21.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN22.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore, LL
Ardmore, TN22.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The Waters of Shelbyville, LLC
Shelbyville, TN23.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Donalson Care Center
Fayetteville, TN · Current facility
—3/53/52/5None recorded
Elk River Health & Rehabilitation of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, TN
2.0 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Lynchburg Nursing Center
Lynchburg, TN
12.9 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN
21.9 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN
22.3 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore, LL
Ardmore, TN
22.4 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
The Waters of Shelbyville, LLC
Shelbyville, TN
23.1 mi4/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Donalson Care Center?▾
Donalson Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Donalson Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Tennessee is $7,452/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Donalson Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Donalson Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Donalson Care Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 12, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Donalson Care Center?▾
Donalson Care Center provides 3.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, 1.26 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.1%.
How many beds does Donalson Care Center have?▾
Donalson Care Center has 168 certified beds with an average of 83.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 50% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Donalson Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 1 in Fayetteville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Donalson Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Donalson Care Center has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 50 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Huntsville Hospital Health System

This chain operates 3 facilities. View all →