Donalson Care Center

Nursing Home · Fayetteville, TN

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number445173

Contact & location

1681 Winchester Highway
Fayetteville, TN 37334
Lincoln County
Phone
(931) 433-7156
ZIP code
37334 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
168
Residents per day
83.3 (50% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
HH Health System Lincoln INC
Chain
Huntsville Hospital Health System (3 facilities, avg 3.3★)
Medicare certified since
April 22, 1985
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.74 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.43 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.26 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.06 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.17 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.1 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-12 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-26
2025-03-12 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-26
2025-03-12 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 2025-04-26
2025-03-12 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-26
2025-03-12 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-26
2025-03-12 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-26
2025-03-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-26
2025-03-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-26
2021-06-30 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-12
2021-06-30 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-12
2021-06-30 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-12
2021-06-30 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-12
2021-06-30 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 2021-08-12
2021-06-30 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-12
2021-06-30 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 2021-08-12
2021-06-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-12
2019-07-15 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		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2019-08-19
2019-07-15 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		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2019-08-19
2019-07-15 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2019-08-19
2019-07-15 Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
F0841 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2019-08-19
2019-07-15 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2019-08-19
2019-07-15 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-19
2019-07-15 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-19
2019-07-15 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-19

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
The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Hinton, Brad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Seals, Mary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vance, Jason (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Carter, Clinton (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cobb, Tammy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Samz, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hinton, Brad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vance, Jason (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Donalson Care Center?

Donalson Care Center has a 3-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 Donalson Care Center have?

It has 168 certified beds and cares for about 83 residents per day.

Has Donalson Care Center been fined?

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

Who owns Donalson Care Center?

It is part of Huntsville Hospital Health System and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Donalson Care Center?

(931) 433-7156. The facility is located at 1681 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

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