Perry County Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Linden, TN
CMS certification number445503
Contact & location
127 E Brooklyn AvenueLinden, TN 37096
Perry County
- Phone
- (931) 589-2134
- ZIP code
- 37096 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 114
- Residents per day
- 85.5 (75% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Buffalo River Healthcare LLC
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 2011
- 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
- 3.48 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.15 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.12 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.21 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.00 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.0 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 8, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 27 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | 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 2026-05-08 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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 2025-01-06 |
| 2023-08-01 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 2023-08-23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hinson, Brent (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Hinson, Brent (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hinson, Brent (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Perry County Nursing Home?
Perry County Nursing Home 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 Perry County Nursing Home have?
It has 114 certified beds and cares for about 86 residents per day.
Has Perry County Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Perry County Nursing Home?
(931) 589-2134. The facility is located at 127 E Brooklyn Avenue, Linden, TN 37096.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.