BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (PIKEVILLE, Tennessee)

107 WHEELERTOWN AVENUE, PIKEVILLE, Tennessee 37367

Phone: 4234476811

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

Ownership

Government - County

Provider Type

Medicaid

County

Bledsoe

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall4/5

Health4/5

Staffing2/5

Quality2/5

Metric	This Facility	Tennessee Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.34	0.60	-0.26
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	3.33	3.82	-0.49
CMS Staffing Rating	2/5	2.5/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	41.7%	48.6%	-

6 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-05-07	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-07	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Implement 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.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Administration Deficiencies	Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

10 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-05-07	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-07	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-07	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Egress Deficiencies	Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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