Decatur County Healthcare
726 KENTUCKY AVENUE S, Parsons, TN 38363
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 Decatur County Healthcare Compares
Decatur County Healthcare is a 125-bed for-profit nursing facility in Parsons, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.4%) is below the Tennessee average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 125 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (33% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (89% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Decatur County Healthcare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Decatur County Healthcare with other nursing homes in Parsons.
How is Decatur County Healthcare 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 is Decatur County Healthcare doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.4% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Decatur County Healthcare keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Decatur County Healthcare's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 125 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 Decatur County Healthcare?
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 Decatur County Healthcare?
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 Parsons
Parsons sits in Decatur County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,853 (24.5%)
- Median age
- 46.5 years
- Median household income
- $40,389
- Median home value
- $97,800
Demographics for Decatur County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Parsons.
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