Covington Post Acute

Name: Covington Post Acute
Address: 765 BERT JOHNSTON AVENUE, Covington, TN, 38019, US
Telephone: 9014750027

765 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN 38019 · Tipton County · 98 certified beds · avg 81 residents/day · certified since Jun 9, 1994

Part of chain: LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP (32 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.12

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

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.

All citations in the current public record (11)

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
Mar 25, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Mar 25, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to manage their own money and financial affairs.
Mar 25, 2026	D · Potential for 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.
Nov 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Nov 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Nov 7, 2024	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.
Jul 15, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Jul 15, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Jul 15, 2021	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.
Jul 15, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Jul 15, 2021	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (3 → 3).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	5	F
2024	3	E
2026	3	E

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)	4.12	3.62	3.95	top 18% in Tennessee; top 35% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.76	0.57	0.69	top 17% in Tennessee; top 31% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.58	3.15	3.50	top 18% in Tennessee; top 38% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.52	0.39	0.48	top 19% in Tennessee; top 31% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	38.7	48.9	45.8	top 20% in Tennessee; top 33% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	36.4	43.2	42.9	top 37% in Tennessee; top 40% in the U.S.

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 4.62, RN 0.85, weekend 4.02. Staffing rating: 4/5.

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: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Clawson, Scott	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Earl, Steven	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Sanofsky, Jack	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
765 Bert Johnston Avenue TN LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Mortgage Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
765 Bert Johnston Avenue TN LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/15/2025
Links Healthcare Group LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/26/2024
Links Healthcare Group LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/15/2025
Moore, Renita	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Moore, Renita	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Moughrabieh, Mohamad	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/26/2024
Moughrabieh, Mohamad	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/15/2025
Rodriguez, Curtis	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Rodriguez, Curtis	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Tilford, Toby	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Tilford, Toby	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"How are residents' personal funds handled here, and what records can families review?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"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)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation	1.8 mi	Covington, TN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Ripley Healthcare and Rehab Center	13.5 mi	Ripley, TN	★★★☆☆	3/5
Lauderdale Community Living Center	14.1 mi	Ripley, TN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Gallaway Health and Rehab	16.2 mi	Gallaway, TN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Haywood Post Acute	18.9 mi	Brownsville, TN	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 445330.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Covington Post Acute

765 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN 38019 · 9014750027

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "How are residents' personal funds handled here, and what records can families review?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "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 445330 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)