WEXFORD HOUSE
2421 JOHN B DENNIS HIGHWAY, Kingsport, TN 37660
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WEXFORD HOUSE Compares
WEXFORD HOUSE is a 174-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kingsport, 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 staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.5%) is below the Tennessee average of 16.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 174 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kingsport, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.5% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.9% (67% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.5% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WEXFORD HOUSE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEXFORD HOUSE with other nursing homes in Kingsport.
How is WEXFORD HOUSE addressing its health inspections 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 practices help WEXFORD HOUSE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.5% here versus 16.9% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WEXFORD HOUSE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WEXFORD HOUSE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 174 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 WEXFORD HOUSE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WEXFORD HOUSE lag behind other Kingsport options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Kingsport
Kingsport sits in Sullivan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.9% 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+
- 34,500 (21.9%)
- Median age
- 45.3 years
- Median household income
- $47,438
- Median home value
- $145,300
Demographics for Sullivan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kingsport.
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