Signature Healthcare of Putnam County

Nursing Home · Cookeville, TN

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number445136

Contact & location

278 Dry Valley RD
Cookeville, TN 38506
Putnam County
Phone
(931) 537-6524
ZIP code
38506 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
175
Residents per day
139.4 (80% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
LP Cookeville LLC
Chain
Signature Healthcare (67 facilities, avg 3.1★)
Medicare certified since
September 29, 1980
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.67 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.48 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.99 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.20 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.12 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.4 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
26.7 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 18, 2023
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 6 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-03 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-16
2025-04-03 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-16
2025-04-03 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-02
2023-05-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 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
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2018-05-04

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
SHC LP Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Asbr Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Jjla LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Lpsnf LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Steier III, Elmer (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Wheaten LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Harrison, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Boone, Paula (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Signature Healthcare of Putnam County?

Signature Healthcare of Putnam County has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Tennessee.

How many beds does Signature Healthcare of Putnam County have?

It has 175 certified beds and cares for about 139 residents per day.

Has Signature Healthcare of Putnam County been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Signature Healthcare of Putnam County?

It is part of Signature Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Signature Healthcare of Putnam County?

(931) 537-6524. The facility is located at 278 Dry Valley RD, Cookeville, TN 38506.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.