Nursing Care Index

Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County

Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee · CCN 445136 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Signature Healthcare (67 facilities, chain average 3.1 stars)

CMS rates Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 175 certified beds, 139 residents a day on average. 14 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.

On record

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay4 / 3 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.66537 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.47573 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.12004 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover41.4% (registered nurses 26.7%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2025-04-03
complaint survey
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-16
2025-04-03
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-16
2025-04-03
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2024-09-06
2023-05-18 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0802
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-02
2018-04-25 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2018-05-04

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Shc Lp Holdings LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2014-05-01
Asbr Holdings LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2018-05-01
Jjla LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2014-05-01
Lpsnf LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2014-05-01
Wheaten LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2014-05-01
Steier III, Elmer
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2014-05-01
Harrison, John
Individual
corporate officer2014-05-01
Boone, Paula
Individual
w-2 managing employee2023-01-16

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Putnam County.