nursing home in Clarksville, TN

Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter

250 Arrowood Drive, Clarksville, TN 37042 · (931) 245-4700

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

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

Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter at a glance

Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter is a 108-bed government nursing home in Clarksville, Tennessee (Montgomery County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 3.

Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 4, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Government - State
Beds
108
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Tennessee State Veterans' Home
Medicare-certified since
May 10, 2016
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Montgomery County
CMS Certification Number
445524

Ratings

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

Staffing

This facility5.34 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)5.34 hrs3.80 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.56 hrs0.60 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.22 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.64 hrs3.31 hrs3.42 hrsBetter

Inspections

This facility3Tennessee 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)349Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)113Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1847.980.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Tennessee 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)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$22,907$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds108114107
Average residents per day998486
Occupancy91.4%74.8%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4.3%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)4.3%3.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.5%5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)20%16.8%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)4.3%1.8%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1.8%0.7%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)22.8%14%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)21.2%17.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)3.2%6.1%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.3%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)15%31.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)21.7%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)99.2%89.4%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility4.1%Tennessee average1.7%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)4.1%1.7%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.6%79.8%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)94.3%79.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 4, 2026
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 1, 2026
June 4, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2026
June 4, 2026
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 June 29, 2026
June 4, 2026
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 June 29, 2026
November 21, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 12, 2025
April 8, 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
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected May 3, 2022
April 8, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 3, 2022
June 12, 2019
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 27, 2019
June 12, 2019
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 July 27, 2019
June 12, 2019
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 27, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

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

NameRoleShareSince
FERLAND, ROBERT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/21/2024
HOGAN, SUZANNE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2026
FERLAND, ROBERT
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/21/2024
FLEMING, ADAM
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/20/2024
HARRIES, EDWARD
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/11/2010
HOGAN, SUZANNE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/05/2020

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Frequently asked questions

What is Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter's rating?

Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Tennessee nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter 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 Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter?

It is government - state and part of Tennessee State Veterans' Home. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter and how do I contact it?

Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter is at 250 Arrowood Drive, Clarksville, TN 37042. Phone: (931) 245-4700.

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.