COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD
901 COUNTY FARM RD, Murfreesboro, TN 37127
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How COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD Compares
COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD is a 131-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (32.4%) is above the Tennessee average of 22.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 131 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Murfreesboro, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.3% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.9% (26% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (44% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD with other nursing homes in Murfreesboro.
How is COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.3% here versus 16.9% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 131 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 COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does COMMUNITY CARE OF RUTHERFORD lag behind other Murfreesboro options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro sits in Rutherford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 34,063 (10.5%)
- Median age
- 33.6 years
- Median household income
- $68,718
- Median home value
- $234,700
Demographics for Rutherford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Murfreesboro.
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