Tennova Newport Convalescent Center

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show <0.01 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 0% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 0% of this home’s weekday level — it runs therapy on weekdays, with essentially none at the weekend. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 56 beds and averages 46.6 residents a day — about 83% occupied, or roughly 9 beds typically open. It usually has some room. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 3.37 hrs/resident/day is below the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 0.87 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.14 is below the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 3.03 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 3.51 on weekdays — 14% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 0.97 to 0.64 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 37% is about the same as the national median of 45%.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are fewer than at the previous inspection — improving. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

This trend is not current. The most recent of these two inspections was over 3 years ago; the arrow describes what inspectors found then, not what the home is like now.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

• Potential for harm · D2026-06-18 · tag F0609 — failed to report abuse allegations — isolated
  Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on review of facility policy, medical record review, review of facility investigation, and interview, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse to the State Survey Agency for 2 residents (#1) and (#2) of 7 residents reviewed for abuse.The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse Prevention - Reporting and Investigation Policy, dated 7/2/2025, revealed .In response to allegations of abuse .the facility must .Ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse .are reported immediately according to state and federal requirements . Medical record review revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis. Review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #1 scored a 9 on the Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) assessment which indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. Medical record review revealed Resident #2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2023-03-08 · tag F0690 — failed to manage incontinence, catheters, and urinary infections — isolated
  Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to obtain a physician's order to maintain and specify frequency of catheter care for an indwelling urinary catheter for 1 resident (Resident #15) of 3 residents reviewed for indwelling urinary catheters. The findings include: Resident #15 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (a condition where the prostate and the surrounding tissue expands) and Obstructive and Reflux Uropathy (a condition where there is a hindrance to normal urine flow). Review of an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], showed Resident #15 had Obstructive and Reflux Uropathy, severe cognitive impairment, and an indwelling urinary catheter. Review of a Care Plan dated 12/27/2022 showed Resident #15 had a plan of care for an indwelling catheter related to obstructive uropathy with an intervention of check tubing for kinks each shift during rounds and as needed. An observation on 3/7/2023 at…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2019-10-23 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — pattern
  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to follow infection control practices for isolation precautions for 2 residents (#4 and #11) of 2 residents on isolation precautions of 14 sampled residents. The findings include: Review of the facility policy Isolation Precautions Policy last revised 4/21/16 revealed .To interrupt the spread of infection by controlling transmission of highly infectious pathogens .Contact Precautions .for patients known or suspected to have serious illnesses easily transmitted by direct patient contact or by contact with items in the patient's environment .Wear gloves when entering the room if your hands will have contact with the patient or times [items] in the patients room .Wear a clean gown when entering room if your clothing will have contact with the patient or items in the patient's room, or if the patient is incontinent [have no control over urination or defecation] .Droplet Precautions .Patient Placement .Door should…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2019-10-23 · tag F0641 — isolated
  Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to complete an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 1 resident (#12) of 14 residents reviewed for MDS accuracy. The findings include: Medical record review revealed Resident #12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Psychosis, Mood Disorder, Wandering Disease, Repeated Falls, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Diverticulosis of Intestine. Medical record review of the Informed Consent For Use of Restraints documentation dated 9/17/18, revealed .Restraint: .Merriwalker [Merry Walker] [self-enclosed walker/chair combination device] .Purpose for recommended restraint: .assist c [with] ambulation . Medical record review of Resident #12's current comprehensive care plan, revised 8/20/18, revealed .Resident to use Merri-walker [Merry Walker] for increased safety while ambulating . Medical record review of Resident #12's Annual MDS dated [DATE], revealed the resident was severely…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2019-10-23 · tag F0644 — isolated
  Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to refer 2 residents (#8 and #23) after the residents were identified with possible serious mental disorders, to the state-designated authority for a Level II Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) of 3 residents reviewed for PASARR. The findings include: Medical record review revealed Resident #8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance and Anxiety Disorders. Continued review revealed the diagnosis of Psychosis was added on 8/15/19. Medical record review of the most recent PASRR (PASARR) Level I assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #8 had mental health diagnoses of Anxiety Disorder and Depression. Medical record review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed Resident #8 had diagnoses including Dementia, Anxiety, and Depression. Observation on 10/21/19 at 10:05 AM, in the resident's room, revealed Resident #8 in bed watching television and eating a…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2019-10-23 · tag F0656 — failed to write and follow a full care plan — isolated
  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on review of facility policy, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to develop a care plan for a restraint 1 resident (#12) of 14 sampled residents. The findings include: Review of the facility policy, Restraints, reviewed 8/2011, revealed .The residents care plan shall reflect the medical reason for the restraint, alternatives, declines in physical condition, potential complications, interventions .and any other pertinent interventions . Medical record review revealed Resident #12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Psychosis, Mood Disorder, Wandering Disease, Repeated Falls, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Diverticulosis of Intestine. Medical record review of Resident #12's Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Continued review revealed physical restraint use was not coded on the MDS. Medical record review of the Physician's Orders dated 9/1/19,…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · F2018-11-28 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespread
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview the facility failed to maintain a sanitary pantry and kitchen with foods items not stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid, undated foods, unlabeled foods, and open to air food items, in 1 of 1 pantry and in 1 of 1 kitchen for the nursing home potentially affecting 54 residents. The findings include: Review of the facility policy Use and Storage of Food brought to Residents from the Outside, last revised 1/2018, revealed .Food brought in by family or other visitors is permitted, provided care is taken to ensure food is handled properly for safe and sanitary storage, and consumption .If the prepared food is not served immediately to the resident, the food must be stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid, clearly labeled with the resident's name and room number, the date the food was brought in to the resident . Review of the facility policy Food and Supply Storage, last revised 1/2017, revealed .All food, non-food items and supplies used in food preparation shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2018-11-28 · tag F0842 — failed to keep accurate, complete medical records — isolated
  Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on facility policy review, medical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a complete medical record for 1 resident (#49) of 27 residents sampled. The findings include: Review of the facility policy Advance Directives revised 2/23/17, revealed .Documentation of advance directives and decisions regarding health care choices will be maintained in the resident's medical record . Further review revealed .Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (POST) .includes end of life treatment options to be discussed between physician and his/her patient . Medical record review revealed Resident #49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Chronic Atrial Fibrillation, and Edema. Medical record review of Resident #49's current comprehensive care plan, last revised 11/6/18, revealed .Advanced Directives Full Code Status . Medical record review of the POST form dated 1/13/16 revealed the following sections were either incomplete or blank:…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record.

Who owns this facility

The source lists no ownership percentage for any party here — PECOS records a share only for equity interests, not for board or management roles.

What families pay in TN