WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE
597 WEST FOREST AVENUE, Jackson, TN 38301
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE Compares
WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE is a 67-bed for-profit nursing facility in Jackson, 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 rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (23.8%) is above the Tennessee average of 22.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 67 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jackson, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Jackson.
How does WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 67 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How do residents and families raise concerns at WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE's rating advantage in Jackson?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE?
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 Jackson
Jackson sits in Madison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 16,514 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $48,396
- Median home value
- $139,500
Demographics for Madison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jackson.
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