OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER
1636 WOODLAWN, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER Compares
OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dyersburg, 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 (11.8%) is above the Tennessee average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dyersburg, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.5% (42% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.2% (126% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.2% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (61% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Dyersburg.
How is OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER 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 OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.8% here versus 16.9% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER's rating advantage in Dyersburg?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER?
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 Dyersburg
Dyersburg sits in Dyer County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 6,497 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 40.1 years
- Median household income
- $45,042
- Median home value
- $113,800
Demographics for Dyer County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dyersburg.
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