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Decatur County Healthcare

726 KENTUCKY AVENUE S, PARSONS, TN, 38363
(731) 847-6371
ensignservices.net
125 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
125
CMS facility ID
445451
Care type
Nursing home
County
Decatur
Facility name
Decatur County Healthcare
Street address
726 KENTUCKY AVENUE S
City / state / ZIP
Parsons, TN 38363
Phone
(731) 847-6371
Website
ensignservices.net

About this facility — Decatur County Healthcare

Decatur County Healthcare is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Parsons, Tennessee. It is licensed for 125 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee (114 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Parsons and 303 skilled nursing facilities across Tennessee. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Decatur County Healthcare 11 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
The Ensign Group
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Rocky Top Healthcare Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2024
Albrechtsen, Tyler
Officer — since 2024
Burnam, Soon
Officer — since 2024
Carroll, Loren
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Sato, Ami
Officer — since 2024
Smith, Kyle
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Thatcher, Brent
Officer — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2002-07-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
2 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-12-10
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$393 per day (≈ $11,950/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
64% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 24% private/other
Occupancy
64% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
7% above the TN median of $367/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
125
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-10Health inspection2 citations
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-01-07
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2026-01-07
2024-10-31Health inspection3 citations
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-11-11
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-11
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-11
2 earlier / fire-safety inspections (6 citations)
2022-08-17Health inspection2 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-08-26
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-26
2024-10-31Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-11-11
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-11
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-11-11
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-11-11
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 445451.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.411 ratings on Google
★★★★★Dennis Mitchell · 2025-03-12 · via Google

“So far they seem very professional. Watched a rehab session, very good. Friendly, food looked good( chilli, roll, mashed potatoes,milk, cookie. They have a dinning room for residents. Public WI FI. Therapy room. Whirlpool room. Resident day check out.( go out to eat, fish, outside activities or appointments. )”

★★★★David Autry · 2026-02-12 · via Google

“1. Housekeeping - Mr. Bill and his staff do a great job keeping the rooms and dining area clean. 5 Stars 2. Laundry - The laundry department does a great job washing, drying and making the clothes available in a timely many. 5 Stars 3. CNAs - Most of the CNAs do a great job and deserve a 5 star rating but because many times they are working short staffed, it’s impossible to for them to do all t…”

★★Sherri Bolton · 2026-01-29 · via Google

“I have a loved one there now.. They need assistance to get to bathroom. Takes aid forever to get there. PT people have been great. The food there is awful! I wouldn’t feed it to my dog!🤬 Bed linens haven’t been changed in weeks. I’m guessing they are short staffed!”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Federal dockets
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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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