Tennessee: CMS Rating Breakdown
Tennessee operates 303 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current federal data. The state's average Five-Star overall rating stands at 2.99 of 5. By ownership structure, the facilities break down as follows: 246 for-profit homes, 44 nonprofit facilities, and 13 government-operated homes.
The Five-Star rating system has documented limitations and should be understood as a broad state-level indicator rather than a definitive assessment of individual facilities. Ratings are relative measures and do not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Families and prospective residents evaluating specific facilities should consult each home's individual Care Compare profile and detailed per-facility pages to inform actual care decisions.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 246 |
| Non Profit | 44 |
| Government | 13 |