TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
The Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland has a Trust Grade of C, which indicates it is average compared to other facilities. It currently does not rank in the state or county, meaning there are no local or state comparisons available. This is its first inspection, and there have been no reported issues, which is a positive sign. Staffing is a strength here, with a 0% turnover rate, suggesting that employees are stable and familiar with the residents, although the RN coverage is average. Additionally, the facility has not incurred any fines, which is reassuring for families considering care options. Overall, while the lack of issues is a positive aspect, the average ratings in key areas indicate that families should weigh their options carefully.
- Trust Score
- C
- In Tennessee
- #112/223
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Tennessee facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 45 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Tennessee. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Tennessee facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • Grade C (50/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland's CMS Rating?
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND does not currently have a CMS star rating on record.
How is Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland Staffed?
Detailed staffing data for TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND is not available in the current CMS dataset.
What Have Inspectors Found at Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland?
Based on CMS data, TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland?
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility is operated by TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS' HOME, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 108 certified beds and approximately 91 residents (about 84% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in CLEVELAND, Tennessee.
How Does Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland Compare to Other Tennessee Nursing Homes?
Comparison data for TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND relative to other Tennessee facilities is limited in the current dataset.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 0-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Tennessee. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland Stick Around?
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland Ever Fined?
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland on Any Federal Watch List?
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME- CLEVELAND is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.