BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME
107 WHEELERTOWN AVENUE, Pikeville, TN 37367
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 50-bed government-owned nursing facility in Pikeville, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) is above the Tennessee average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.5% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (53% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (42% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Pikeville.
How is BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME addressing its staffing levels 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 BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.5% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 50 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BLEDSOE COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 Pikeville
Pikeville sits in Bledsoe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,716 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 43.2 years
- Median household income
- $49,382
- Median home value
- $139,300
Demographics for Bledsoe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pikeville.
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