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The Waters of Cheatham

2501 RIVER ROAD, ASHLAND CITY, TN, 37015
(615) 792-4948
80 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
80
CMS facility ID
445318
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cheatham
Facility name
The Waters of Cheatham
Street address
2501 RIVER ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone
(615) 792-4948

About this facility — The Waters of Cheatham

The Waters of Cheatham is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Ashland City, Tennessee. It is licensed for 80 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee (114 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Ashland City 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 The Waters of Cheatham 39 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $6,350 in fines. 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
Infinity Healthcare Consulting
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Gubin Enterprises Limited Partnership
Direct owner — 40% stake — since 2016
A&f Realty Llc
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2016
Anderson, Benjamin
Managing employee — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1993-11-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
6 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$6,350 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-26
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$318 per day (≈ $9,670/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
68% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 29% private/other
Occupancy
85% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
13% below the TN median of $367/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
80
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · 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 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-26Health inspection6 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0851
E · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2026-04-23
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-04-20
2022-04-27Health inspection9 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-06-14
F-0553
E · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2022-06-14
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-06-14
F-0626
D · No harm found
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2022-06-14
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-06-14
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2022-06-14
F-0761
E · 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 2022-06-14
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 2022-06-14
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-06-14
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (24 citations)
2019-10-23Health inspection9 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-11-12
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2019-11-12
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-11-12
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-11-12
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2019-11-12
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-11-12
F-0758
E · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-11-12
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-11-12
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-11-12
2026-03-26Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0009
D · No harm found
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2026-04-16
E-0020
D · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2026-04-16
E-0026
D · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2026-04-16
E-0034
D · No harm found
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2026-04-16
E-0039
D · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-04-16
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-04-16
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-04-16
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-04-16
2022-04-27Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-05-13
2019-10-23Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0015
D · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2019-10-31
E-0024
D · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2019-10-31
E-0032
D · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2019-10-31
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-10-24
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-10-30
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-10-28

Federal penalties

2023-10-23Fine$2,117
2023-10-02Fine$4,233
Total fines$6,350
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 445318.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
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