nursing home in Cordova, TN
Applingwood Post Acute
1536 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38018 · (901) 385-1803
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Applingwood Post Acute at a glance
Applingwood Post Acute is a 78-bed for-profit nursing home in Cordova, Tennessee (Shelby County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Tennessee average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 12, 2025) found 9 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $63,999.
Nursing staff turnover is 51.8% per year (state average 48.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 78
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Links Healthcare Group
- Medicare-certified since
- June 13, 1998
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Shelby County
- CMS Certification Number
- 445411
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.65 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.78 hrs | 0.60 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.89 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.04 hrs | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 51.8% | 48.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.3% | 43.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 9 | 4 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 80.3 | 47.9 | 80.6 | Average |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $63,999 | $22,907 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 78 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 63 | 84 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 81.2% | 74.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.7% | 16.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| 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) | 5.8% | 14% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 25.2% | 13.8% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 23% | 31.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 6.7% | 20% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 84.3% | 89.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 30.2% | 79.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 34.5% | 79.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 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 September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 12, 2025 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| October 24, 2018 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 November 12, 2018 |
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 $63,999 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2025 | Fine | $63,999 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1536 APPLING CARE LANE TN LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| 1536 APPLING CARE LANE TN LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/19/2024 |
| ABUTINEH, MOHAMMAD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| WALLACE, STACEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| CLAWSON, SCOTT Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| EARL, STEVEN Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SANOFSKY, JACK Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ABUTINEH, MOHAMMAD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2024 |
| RODRIGUEZ, CURTIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| TILFORD, TOBY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WALLACE, STACEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Applingwood Post Acute's rating?
Applingwood Post Acute 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 Applingwood Post Acute receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Applingwood Post Acute 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 Applingwood Post Acute?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Links Healthcare Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Applingwood Post Acute and how do I contact it?
Applingwood Post Acute is at 1536 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38018. Phone: (901) 385-1803.
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.