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Health Inspection

Southern Tenn Medical Center Snf

Inspection Date: September 4, 2025
Total Violations 6
Facility ID 445222
Location WINCHESTER, TN
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF in WINCHESTER, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, 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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-19.

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F-Tag F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF in WINCHESTER, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0582 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, 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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-19.

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F-Tag F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF in WINCHESTER, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-19.

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F-Tag F0835

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF in WINCHESTER, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-19.

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F-Tag F0867

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF in WINCHESTER, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0867 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-19.

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F-Tag F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF in WINCHESTER, TN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-04.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-19.

📋 Inspection Summary

SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF in WINCHESTER, TN inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

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 WINCHESTER, 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 SOUTHERN TENN MEDICAL CENTER SNF or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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