WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
700 WEAKLEY COUNTY NURSING HOME ROAD PO BOX 787, Dresden, TN 38225
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How WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 139-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dresden, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.8%) is above the Tennessee average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 139 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 40% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dresden, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.7% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (158% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.9% — 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 WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Dresden.
How is WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.7% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.8% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 40% occupancy across 139 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 WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WEAKLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER lag behind other Dresden options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Dresden
Dresden sits in Weakley County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% 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+
- 6,116 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $41,488
- Median home value
- $97,900
Demographics for Weakley County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dresden.
Facility Details
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Location
700 WEAKLEY COUNTY NURSING HOME ROAD PO BOX 787, Dresden, TN 38225
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