Generations Center of Spencer
Nursing Home · Spencer, TN
CMS certification number445388
Contact & location
87 Generations DriveSpencer, TN 38585
Van Buren County
- Phone
- (931) 946-7768
- ZIP code
- 38585 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day
- 66.5 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Generations Health Association, INC
- Medicare certified since
- January 23, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
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)
- 0.46 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.36 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.84 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.9 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 15, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-05 |
| 2026-05-15 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-05-15 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-25 |
| 2024-10-23 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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 2024-11-08 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell, Kathryn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dibrell, Fredrick (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaither, Buffy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaither, Patricia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sapp, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Kathryn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaither, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaither, Patricia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Kathryn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaither, Patricia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaither, Patricia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Kathryn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dibrell, Fredrick (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaither, Buffy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gaither, Patricia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Generations Health Association, INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sapp, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Generations Center of Spencer?
Generations Center of Spencer 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 Generations Center of Spencer have?
It has 70 certified beds and cares for about 67 residents per day.
Has Generations Center of Spencer been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Generations Center of Spencer?
(931) 946-7768. The facility is located at 87 Generations Drive, Spencer, TN 38585.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.