Community Care of Rutherford

Name: Community Care of Rutherford
Address: 901 COUNTY FARM RD, Murfreesboro, TN, 37127, US
Telephone: 6158932624

901 County Farm Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 · Rutherford County · 131 certified beds · avg 93 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1997

1/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.61

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · May 11, 2022 · F-0656

The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.

Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2022 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · May 11, 2022 · F-0689

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2022 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (21)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 27, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint
Jun 27, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Mar 25, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint
May 11, 2022	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
May 11, 2022	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 11, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
May 11, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
May 11, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
May 11, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
May 11, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
May 11, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
May 11, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 11, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 4, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.
Dec 4, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Dec 4, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Dec 4, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Dec 4, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 29, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Aug 29, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Aug 29, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 10).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2018	3	0	D
2019	5	0	D
2022	10	2	G ▲
2024	1	0	D
2026	2	0	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Tennessee avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.61	3.62	3.95	top 38% in Tennessee; bottom 42% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.51	0.57	0.69	bottom 50% in Tennessee; bottom 40% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.33	3.15	3.50	top 28% in Tennessee; bottom 49% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.45	0.39	0.48	top 29% in Tennessee; top 39% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	0.0	48.9	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	43.2	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.81, RN 0.54, weekend 3.52. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Burgess, Ernest	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2006
Community Care of Rutherford County, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/07/1987
Cook, Carol	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2004
Jernigan, Kaye	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2004
Johnson, Frankie	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2005
Johnson, Paul	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/02/2007
King, Charles	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	09/26/2000
Lyles, Bernard	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	NO DATE PROVIDED
Nunley, Mike	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/1991

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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NHC Healthcare, Murfreesboro	5.7 mi	Murfreesboro, TN	★★★★★	5/5
Stone River Post Acute	7.3 mi	Murfreesboro, TN	★★★☆☆	3/5
Adamsplace, LLC	7.7 mi	Murfreesboro, TN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Stones River Manor, INC	8.6 mi	Murfreesboro, TN	★★★★★	4/5
Tennessee Veterans Home	9.9 mi	Murfreesboro, TN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
The Waters of Smyrna, LLC	16.0 mi	Smyrna, TN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Smyrna Care Center	16.3 mi	Smyrna, TN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Woodbury Health and Rehabilitation Center	18.0 mi	Woodbury, TN	★★★☆☆	3/5
The Waters of Shelbyville, LLC	19.4 mi	Shelbyville, TN	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 445406.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Community Care of Rutherford

901 County Farm Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 · 6158932624

Health inspection rating 1/5 · CMS overall 1/5· Fines (3y): $0

Most serious findings on record:

▲ May 11, 2022 (F-0656, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
▲ May 11, 2022 (F-0689, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 445406 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)