Map showing the location of SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF FENTRESS COUNTY in JAMESTOWN, Tennessee
208 DUNCAN ST NORTH, JAMESTOWN, TN, 38556

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • TennesseeAbove only 20% of peers298 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs TN avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−0.5 vs TN avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+0.5 vs TN avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Standard inspection overdueThe most recent standard health inspection is older than CMS expects, so the health inspection rating may not reflect current conditions.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 17% of peersTN avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 20% of peersTN avg2.5★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 45% of peersTN avg3.5★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.61hrsAbove only 41% of peersTN avg3.86Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.47hrsAbove only 34% of peersTN avg0.62Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better41%Above 73% of peersTN avg49%RN turnover31%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 36% of peersTN avg$28,854Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
22citations
5inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Feb 23, 2024most recent

Citations by monthJun 2018 – Feb 2024

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Feb 23, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Apr 3, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 4, 2023
Jun 15, 202214 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  2. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  3. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  4. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  5. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  6. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  7. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  8. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  9. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  10. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  11. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  12. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  13. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
  14. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
May 15, 20193 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2019
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2019
  3. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2019
Jun 13, 20182 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jul 10, 2018
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2018

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.61hrsAbove only 41% of peers−0.25 vs TN avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.47hrsAbove only 34% of peers−0.15 vs TN avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.28hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.86hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.95hrs
  • Tennessee average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better41%Above 73% of peersTN avg 49%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only31%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year4Leadership changed
  • Occupancy140 certified beds · ~79 residents a day56%Above only 18% of peersTN avg 73%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $28,854TN avg in fines
Above only 36% of peersFewer fines than 36% of rated homes in Tennessee

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Tennessee facilities average 0.7 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Signature Healthcare71 facilities in the chain3.1★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Rural
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • LP Cr Holdings LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Agemo Holdings LLC
  • Jjla LLC
  • Lpsnf II LLC
  • Wheaten LLC
  • Ira Smedra
  • Elmer Steier Iii
Corporate officers
  • John Harrison
Managing employees
  • Allison McKenney

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 445362 · 208 DUNCAN ST NORTH, JAMESTOWN, TN, 38556.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Tennessee and Fentress County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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