THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC
835 UNION STREET, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC Compares
THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Shelbyville, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.3%) is below the Tennessee average of 16.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (68% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (40% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (38% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC with other nursing homes in Shelbyville.
How is THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.3% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC?
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 THE WATERS OF SHELBYVILLE, LLC?
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 Shelbyville
Shelbyville sits in Bedford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,275 (14.9%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $52,973
- Median home value
- $169,800
Demographics for Bedford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Shelbyville.
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