WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME

520 OLD HIGHWAY 68, SWEETWATER, TN 37874 (423) 351-1105
Non profit - Corporation 89 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
93/100
#50 of 298 in TN
Last Inspection: May 2025

Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.

Overview

Wood Presbyterian Home in Sweetwater, Tennessee, has an impressive Trust Grade of A, indicating that it is an excellent facility highly recommended for care. It ranks #50 out of 298 nursing homes in the state, placing it in the top half, and is the best option among three local facilities in Monroe County. Although the facility is new and has not shown trends over time, its staffing turnover rate is a positive aspect at 30%, significantly lower than the state average of 48%. However, families should be aware of some concerns, including the presence of expired medications available for resident use and the failure to update a resident's care plan, which could potentially affect their wellbeing. Overall, while strengths like excellent inspection ratings and low fines exist, these identified weaknesses warrant careful consideration.

Trust Score
A
93/100
In Tennessee
#50/298
Top 16%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Too New
0 → 2 violations
Staff Stability
✓ Good
30% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 18 points below Tennessee's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Tennessee facilities.
Skilled Nurses
○ Average
Each resident gets 34 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Tennessee. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
: 0 issues
2025: 2 issues

The Good

  • Low Staff Turnover (30%) · Staff stability means consistent care
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover is low (30%)

    18 points below Tennessee average of 48%

Facility shows strength in staff retention, fire safety.

The Bad

No Significant Concerns Identified

This facility shows no red flags. Among Tennessee's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.

The Ugly 2 deficiencies on record

May 2025 2 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**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 revise the care plan f...

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**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 revise the care plan for 1 resident (Resident #9) of 19 residents reviewed for care plans. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, dated 12/2016, revealed .The Interdisciplinary Team [IDT] .develops .a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for each resident .person-centered care plan will describe the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practical physical wellbeing .incorporate identified problem areas .incorporate risk factors associated with identified problems .reflect currently recognized standards of practice for problem areas . Review of the medical record revealed Resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Urinary Tract Infection. Review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #9 scored a 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Review of the comprehensive care plan for Resident #9 revised 4/7/2025, revealed Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) was not revised on the care plan. During an observation on 5/20/2025 at 8:00 AM, Resident #9 had a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) (long flexible tube inserted in a vein to provide medication or fluids) in her right upper arm. Review of an Order Summary Report for Resident #9 dated 5/21/2025, revealed .Enhanced Barrier Precautions [EBP] . During an interview 5/21/2025 at 8:00 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated it was the facility's expectation for the care plans to be revised when there was an order for EBP. The DON confirmed EBP was not revised on the care plan for Resident #9 after insertion of the PICC line on 4/4/2025.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were discarded in 2 of 2 medication storage rooms observed. The findings include: Review ...

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Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were discarded in 2 of 2 medication storage rooms observed. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of Medications, revised 4/2019, revealed, .The facility stores all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and orderly manner .Discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs or biologicals are returned to the dispensing pharmacy or destroyed . During an observation and interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A, on 5/21/2025 at 8:15 AM, of the South Hall (300 Hall) medication room located behind the 300 Hall nurses' station, revealed an opened bottle of Cranberry tablets sitting on the shelf with an open date of 6/28/2024 and available for use. Continued observation revealed an expiration date of 4/2025. LPN A confirmed the opened bottle of Cranberry tablets was expired and available for resident use and stated the bottle should have been discarded after 4/2025. During an interview on 5/21/2025 at 8:20 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the opened bottle of Cranberry tablets was expired and stated that the bottle of Cranberry tablets should have been discarded after 4/2025. During an observation and interview with LPN A, on 5/21/2025 at 8:25 AM, of the refrigerator located in the Main medication room located across from the central nurses' station, revealed an opened bottle of Magic Mouthwash labeled, .Do Not Use after 4/16/2025 at 6:05 PM . LPN A stated, .I'm pretty sure this has been dc'd (discontinued) . and confirmed the opened bottle of Magic Mouthwash medication should have been discarded after 4/16/2025 at 6:05 PM. During an interview on 5/21/2025 at 8:30 AM, the DON confirmed the opened bottle of Magic Mouthwash had expired on 4/16/2025 and should have been discarded per the facility policy.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

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

Strengths
  • • Grade A (93/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Tennessee.
  • • 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.
  • • Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Wood Presbyterian Home's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Tennessee, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Wood Presbyterian Home Staffed?

CMS rates WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 30%, compared to the Tennessee average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Wood Presbyterian Home?

State health inspectors documented 2 deficiencies at WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME during 2025. These included: 2 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Wood Presbyterian Home?

WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 89 certified beds and approximately 69 residents (about 78% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in SWEETWATER, Tennessee.

How Does Wood Presbyterian Home Compare to Other Tennessee Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Tennessee, WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (30%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Wood Presbyterian Home?

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 Wood Presbyterian Home Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME 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 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 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 Wood Presbyterian Home Stick Around?

Staff at WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 30%, the facility is 16 percentage points below the Tennessee average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.

Was Wood Presbyterian Home Ever Fined?

WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME 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 Wood Presbyterian Home on Any Federal Watch List?

WOOD PRESBYTERIAN HOME 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.