Nursing homes in Carter County, Tennessee
CMS data lists 6 certified nursing homes across 2 cities in Carter County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.
At a glance
- Certified nursing homes
- 6
- across 2 cities
- Average CMS overall
- 4.67
- Tennessee avg 2.99
- 1-star overall (CMS)
- 0
- CMS abuse icon shown
- 0
- Federal penalty records
- $10,036
- Payment denial records
- 0
- Higher-severity citations
- 3
How Carter County compares
The county's CMS overall rating profile against Tennessee, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Carter County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Tennessee.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 4 | 66.7% | 18.8% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 2 | 33.3% | 19.5% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 0 | 0.0% | 21.1% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 0 | 0.0% | 19.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 19.5% |
| Not rated | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Total | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
County shares are calculated from the 6 CMS-certified nursing homes in Carter County; Tennessee shares from all 303 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Carter County’s largest divergence from Tennessee is at 5★: 66.7% of the county’s facilities against 18.8% statewide (+47.9 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The cities holding the largest share of Carter County nursing homes.
The 2 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 6 nursing homes.
- Elizabethton5 · 83%
- Roan Mountain1 · 17%
Browse all 2 cities in Carter County
Facilities in Carter County
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 6 nursing homes in Carter County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Health Center CCN 445464 | Elizabethton, TN | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
| Life Care Center of Elizabethton CCN 445302 | Elizabethton, TN | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $10,036 |
| Hermitage Health Center CCN 445474 | Elizabethton, TN | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Ivy Hall Nursing Home CCN 445469 | Elizabethton, TN | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Signature Healthcare of Elizabethon Rehab & Wellne CCN 445217 | Elizabethton, TN | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| The Waters of Roan Highlands,llc CCN 445396 | Roan Mountain, TN | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Carter County, Tennessee?
This dataset includes 6 CMS-certified nursing homes in Carter County, Tennessee, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 2 cities. Of these, 0 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.
What is the average CMS rating in Carter County?
The average CMS overall star rating across the 6 nursing homes in Carter County is 4.67, compared with the Tennessee average of 2.99. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I compare nursing homes in Carter County?
Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a nursing home in Carter County with official sources?
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