Nursing Homes · Fayetteville, TN
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Donalson Care Center
1681 Winchester Highway · Fayetteville, TN 37334 · 168 certified beds
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About Donalson Care Center
Donalson Care Center is a nursing home in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Its capacity is 168 beds, above the Tennessee median of 114 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Huntsville Hospital Health System. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 24 citations, the most recent on March 12, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.27 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Fayetteville. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (24)
Records from July 2019 to March 2025.
March 12, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2025.
March 12, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2025.
March 12, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2025.
March 12, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2025.
March 12, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2025.
March 12, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2025.
March 12, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2025.
March 12, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 26, 2025.
June 30, 2021
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2021.
June 30, 2021
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2021.
June 30, 2021
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2021.
June 30, 2021
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2021.
June 30, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2021.
June 30, 2021
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2021.
June 30, 2021
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2021.
June 30, 2021
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2021.
July 15, 2019
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2019.
July 15, 2019
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 19, 2019.
July 15, 2019
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2019.
July 15, 2019
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 19, 2019.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.27 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.68 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of Huntsville Hospital Health System, a chain of 3 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 4.3 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Tennessee.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Fayetteville.
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