JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME
914 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, Dandridge, TN 37725
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
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 JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 160-bed government-owned nursing facility in Dandridge, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.8%) is below the Tennessee average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 160 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.0% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (31% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (44% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better 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 JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Dandridge.
How is JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures 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 JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help JEFFERSON COUNTY NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.8% here versus 5.0% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at JEFFERSON 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 JEFFERSON 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 Dandridge
Dandridge sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% 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+
- 10,771 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $51,899
- Median home value
- $154,800
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dandridge.
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