WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR
14510 US-HIGHWAY 79, Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
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How WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR Compares
WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR is a 66-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Tennessee average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 66 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mc Kenzie, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (49% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (44% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (53% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.0% — 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 WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR with other nursing homes in Mc Kenzie.
How is WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR 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 WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.6% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 66 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 WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WATERS OF MCKENZIE A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR lag behind other Mc Kenzie options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Mc Kenzie
Mc Kenzie sits in Carroll 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,545 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 43.0 years
- Median household income
- $42,877
- Median home value
- $97,200
Demographics for Carroll County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mc Kenzie.
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