Bledsoe County Nursing Home
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What this means for your family
While some families report a warm, family-like environment, the facility has faced criticism regarding its staffing model and treatment of employees. When touring, we recommend asking specifically about the ratio of permanent staff to agency staff to ensure your loved one receives consistent, familiar care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews on Google“Bledsoe County Nursing Home receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility as a caring, family-like environment while others express serious concerns regarding staffing practices. Critics specifically point to high turnover, reliance on agency staff, and poor treatment of employees, which they fear negatively impacts resident care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, family-oriented atmosphere
- Scenic, peaceful location
- Dedicated long-term staff
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing and reliance on agency workers (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We love how peaceful and scenic this location is; how does the beautiful surroundings play a part in the daily activities for the residents?
- 2It’s wonderful to see such a warm, family-oriented atmosphere here; how do you help new residents feel like part of the family during their first week?
- 3Since many of your staff members have been here for a long time, how do you ensure that the continuity of care remains consistent even when you have temporary or agency help?
- 4What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or unexpected health changes during the overnight hours?
- 5How do you involve families in the daily life and social events of the residents to keep that sense of community alive?
- 6With a cozy capacity of 50 residents, how do you ensure each person receives personalized attention to their specific dietary and medical needs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This place is a jewel in a beautiful valley where people are treated like family and staff provides care second to none.”
“Very understaffed few workers that actually care and they run the CNAs ragged and call them in at all hours. Would rather hire out to staffing agencies than treat their local employees like actual humans.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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9
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents who were physically restrained
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Bledsoe County Nursing Home has a moderate deficiency record with 9 citations from one 2023 survey, primarily involving medication management and building safety issues. The facility had problems with pharmacy oversight, emergency preparedness, corridor clearance, and electrical equipment maintenance. All deficiencies were low-severity and the facility provided correction dates, though some safety issues required follow-up to verify fixes were implemented properly.
Aug 8, 2023Routine9
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Bledsoe County Nursing Home
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
7 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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