SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
112 HEALTH CARE DR, Carthage, TN 37030
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Compares
SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 128-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carthage, 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 health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (31.6%) is above the Tennessee average of 16.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 128 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.6% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (87% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (28% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (47% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Carthage.
How is SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION 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 SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.6% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 128 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 SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?
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 SMITH COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?
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 Carthage
Carthage sits in Smith County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% 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+
- 3,301 (16.6%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $48,611
- Median home value
- $162,500
Demographics for Smith County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carthage.
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