APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE
1536 APPLING CARE LANE, Cordova, TN 38018
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE Compares
APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE is a 78-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cordova, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Tennessee average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 78 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cordova, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.9% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.5% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.9% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Cordova.
How is APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.3% here versus 16.9% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE lag behind other Cordova options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cordova
Cordova sits in Shelby County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 126,951 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 35.7 years
- Median household income
- $52,092
- Median home value
- $158,700
Demographics for Shelby County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cordova.
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