ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL
24623 UNION HILL ROAD, Ardmore, TN 38449
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL Compares
ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL is a 79-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Ardmore, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.5%) is below the Tennessee average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 79 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (42% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (70% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.7% — 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 ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL with other nursing homes in Ardmore.
How is ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL 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 ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.5% here versus 5.0% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL?
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 ELK RIVER HEALTH AND NURSING CENTER OF ARDMORE, LL?
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 Ardmore
Ardmore sits in Giles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 5,886 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $49,815
- Median home value
- $136,600
Demographics for Giles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ardmore.
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