Donalson Care Center
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Fayetteville, TN with 168 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, corporation. CMS rates it 3 of 5 overall (average).
- Health inspections3 of 5
- Staffing2 of 5
- Quality measures3 of 5
- Long-stay quality3 of 5
- Short-stay quality4 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.43 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 7 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number445173
- Address1681 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville, TN, 37334
- CountyLincoln
- OwnershipNon profit, corporation
- Certified beds168
- Residents per day, average83
- Phone(931) 433-7156
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey7 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints0
- FinesNone on record
- Payment denials and other penalties0
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Mar 12, 2025 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.43 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Donalson Care Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Fayetteville, TN (CCN 445173) operating under non profit - corporation ownership, with 168 certified beds and an average daily census of about 83 residents. CMS assigned it a 3-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (average), built from a 3/5 Health Inspection component, a 2/5 Staffing component, and a 3/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 7 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Donalson Care Center currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 0.43 hours per resident per day, which is 37% below the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Donalson Care Center's overall CMS rating?
Donalson Care Center has a 3-star overall CMS rating (Average). Health inspection: 3/5. Staffing: 2/5. Quality measures: 3/5.
How many beds does Donalson Care Center have?
Donalson Care Center has 168 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 83 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Donalson Care Center's staffing compare to the national average?
Donalson Care Center has 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, which is 37% below the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Donalson Care Center have?
Donalson Care Center has 7 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2.
Who owns Donalson Care Center?
Donalson Care Center is operated under Non profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 168 certified beds and is located in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 445173. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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