Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

COVINGTON POST ACUTE

COVINGTON, TN · 98 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 25, 2026

CMS Certification Number 445330 · first certified June 1994

Ownership

Operated by LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · For profit - Corporation

  • New ownershipOwnership changed January 1, 2025 (change of ownership)from COVINGTON CARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
6
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
0
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
3
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within TN

6 citations — more than 35% of the 303 certified nursing homes in TN. Compared within TN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens June 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in TN are typically surveyed 15–44 months after the last one (median 33), measured over 279 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

Physical environment (health survey)

3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in TN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TN figure is the meaningful one.

This facility6TN median8National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility6
Median facility in TN8
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
02021-0702024-1162026-03
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
July 15, 20210
November 7, 20240
March 25, 20266

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-02221K-07811K-09181K-03451K-09201K-05111
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0222Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.12026-03-25
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.12026-03-25
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.12026-03-25
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.12026-03-25
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.12026-03-25
K-0511Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.12026-03-25

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
  • Smoke Deficiencies 1
  • Services Deficiencies 1
  • Egress Deficiencies 1
  • Other 1
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies2
Smoke Deficiencies1
Services Deficiencies1
Egress Deficiencies1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

March 25, 2026 — 6 citations

Citations issued on March 25, 2026
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0222Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026)
K-0511Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026)
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2026)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.