nursing home in Erwin, TN

Erwin Health Care Center

100 Stalling Lane, Erwin, TN 37650 · (423) 743-4131

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★3
  • New owner (last 12 months)

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Erwin Health Care Center at a glance

Erwin Health Care Center is a 125-bed for-profit nursing home in Erwin, Tennessee (Unicoi County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Tennessee average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.

Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $10,024.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Individual
Beds
125
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Green Tree Health Management
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1992
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Unicoi County
CMS Certification Number
445291

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.5 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.40 hrsTennessee average3.80 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.40 hrs3.80 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.80 hrs0.60 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.97 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.94 hrs3.31 hrs3.42 hrsWorse

Inspections

This facility4Tennessee average4U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)449Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)80.347.980.6Average

Penalties

This facility2Tennessee average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$10,024$22,907$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds125114107
Average residents per day728486
Occupancy57.4%74.8%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility8.3%Tennessee average3.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)8.3%3.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.7%5%4.6%Average
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)27.9%16.8%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.1%1.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.8%0.7%0.8%Average
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)17.7%14%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)15.5%17.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)9.3%6.1%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.5%13.8%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)56.5%31.7%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)24.6%20%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%94.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%89.4%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility100%Tennessee average79.3%U.S. average82%
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%79.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 19, 2025
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 24, 2025
March 19, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 24, 2025
March 19, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 24, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 20, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 24, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 24, 2025
May 17, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected May 18, 2024
May 17, 2024
Complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected May 18, 2024
January 20, 2022
Standard
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 4, 2022
January 20, 2022
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 4, 2022
January 20, 2022
Standard
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2022
January 20, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2022
January 20, 2022
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2022
January 20, 2022
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2022
May 30, 2019
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019
May 30, 2019
Standard
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 · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2019

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $5,012 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
May 17, 2024Fine$5,012

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
ERWIN HOLDCO LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%09/01/2025
HORIZON HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest10%09/01/2025
STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest45%09/01/2025
1026 ENTERPRISES II, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
10-26 NATIONWIDE TR
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
BENNETT, JASON
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
CAPITAL HOLDINGS TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
CCH HEALTHCARE NC, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/05/2025
COLINGER, JASON
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
ERWIN HOLDCO LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
ERWIN PROPCO LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
HORIZON HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
JEREMIAS, SAMUEL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
STERN, JACOB
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
10-26 NATIONWIDE TR
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
BCJ ENTERPRISES, LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
CAPITAL HOLDINGS TRUST
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
JEREMIAS, BARUCH
Individual
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
JEREMIAS, SAMUEL
Individual
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
STERN, JACOB
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE09/30/2025
BENNETT, JASON
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
CCH HEALTHCARE NC, LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
COLINGER, JASON
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
ERWIN PROPCO LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025
STERN, JACOB
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2025

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    880 South Mohawk Drive, Erwin, TN 37650 · under 1 mi

    For-profit · 120 beds

    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Christian Care Center of Unicoi County

    100 Greenway Circle, Erwin, TN 37650 · under 1 mi

    For-profit · 50 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Four Oaks Health Care Center

    1101 Persimmon Ridge Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659 · 11.9 mi

    For-profit · 84 beds · Part of Ahava Healthcare

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. Lakebridge, A Waters Community, LLC

    115 Woodlawn Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604 · 12.7 mi

    For-profit · 109 beds · Part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting

    ★★★★★3Average
  5. The Waters of Johnson City, LLC

    140 Technology Lane, Johnson City, TN 37604 · 14.6 mi

    For-profit · 84 beds · Part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting

    ★★★★★2Below average
  6. Agape Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, A Waters Cm

    505 N Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 · 15.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Erwin Health Care Center's rating?

Erwin Health Care Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Tennessee nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Erwin Health Care Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Erwin Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Erwin Health Care Center?

It is for profit - individual and part of Green Tree Health Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Erwin Health Care Center and how do I contact it?

Erwin Health Care Center is at 100 Stalling Lane, Erwin, TN 37650. Phone: (423) 743-4131.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.