Map showing the location of SHELBY OAKS POST ACUTE in MEMPHIS, Tennessee
5070 SANDERLIN AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38117

Overall Score

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

Where it ranks

  • TennesseeLowest tier among peers298 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Shelby CountyLowest tier among peers26 rated homes · average 2.3★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs TN avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−0.5 vs TN avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−1.5 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.

  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.
  • 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 cycles1★Lowest tier among 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 assessments2★Above only 7% 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 staff3.68hrsAbove only 48% 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 only0.69hrsAbove 73% 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 better67%Above only 9% of peersTN avg49%RN turnover50%
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$108,768Above only 8% of peersTN avg$28,854Fines · denials2 · 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
21citations
4inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Sep 30, 2025most recent

Citations by monthSep 2019 – Sep 2025

  • 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.

Sep 30, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$104,535
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2025
  2. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2025
Nov 17, 202211 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harm
  1. F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2023
  2. F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2023
  3. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2023
  4. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2023
  5. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2023
  6. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2023
  7. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Feb 22, 2023
  8. 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 Mar 10, 2023
  9. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2023
  10. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 10, 2023
  11. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2023
Jul 8, 20216 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2021
  2. F693Ensure 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2021
  3. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2021
  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 30, 2021
  5. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2021
  6. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2021
Sep 26, 20192 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2019
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Oct 18, 2019

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.68hrsAbove only 48% of peers−0.18 vs TN avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.69hrsAbove 73% of peers+0.07 vs TN avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.95hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.04hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.14hrs
  • Tennessee average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better67%Above only 9% of peersTN avg 49%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only50%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year3Leadership changed
  • Occupancy77 certified beds · ~63 residents a day82%Above 66% of peersTN avg 73%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $108,768In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $28,854TN avg in fines
Above only 8% of peersFewer fines than 8% of rated homes in Tennessee

Actions on record

  1. Sep 30, 2025Civil money penalty$104,535
  2. Jul 17, 2023Civil money penalty$4,233

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Links Healthcare Group30 facilities in the chain2.8★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Links Healthcare Group LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Curtis Rodriguez
  • Toby Tilford
Operational or managerial control
  • Links Healthcare Group LLC
  • Elbert Hines
  • Weston Holt
  • Curtis Rodriguez
  • Toby Tilford
Mortgage or security interest (5%+)
  • 5070 Sanderlin Avenue Tn LLC

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 445426 · 5070 SANDERLIN AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38117.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Tennessee and Shelby 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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