Applingwood Post Acute
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0677
Federal health inspectors cited APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
F-Tag F0684
Federal health inspectors cited APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
F-Tag F0686
F 0686 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
using the weekly summary assessment, and/or skilled residents using the Alert charting. If skin injuries/issues are identified, same day documentation and communication will occur for the following: skin assessment, initiation of treatments, notification to the providers verbally via phone or in person or through email, entering orders and documenting in the electronic health record post treatment. Certified nursing assistants observing for skin changes and communication with nursing of skin changes the same day using
the point of care documentation: new alert>eInteract Alerts (Stop and Watch)>change in skin color or condition>Save. Nursing staff will review the alert bell in Point Click Care (PCC) for any new alerts related to new skin issues during their scheduled shift. They will complete a head to toe assessment and address new skin injuries/issues as mentioned above per the PCC process. The Treatment Nurse or designee will carry out the ongoing weekly skin assessments for skin injuries/issues until resolved and may make adjustments to classifications, staging, and treatments as necessary. Off duty and Agency certified nursing assistants upon returning to work are to be educated by the Nurse Managers on observing for skin changes the same day and communicating this to the nurses using the point of care documentation: new alert>eInteract Alerts (Stop and Watch)>change in skin color or condition>Save. Newly hired licensed nurses will be educated during orientation with a post test to ensure competency on the Prevention of Pressure Injuries Policy and the Pressure Injuries Overview Policy. Point Click Care (PCC) process to include identifying and assessing skin injuries/issues through head to toe body audits upo
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F-Tag F0689
Federal health inspectors cited APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
F-Tag F0690
Federal health inspectors cited APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
F-Tag F0726
Federal health inspectors cited APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
F-Tag F0761
Federal health inspectors cited APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
F-Tag F0880
Federal health inspectors cited APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
F-Tag F0921
Federal health inspectors cited APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0921 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE in CORDOVA, TN inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CORDOVA, TN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.