Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BUCHANAN PLACE
NEW TAZEWELL, TN · 134 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number 445156 · first certified February 1983
Ownership
Operated by EXCEPTIONAL LIVING CENTERS · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed February 1, 2023 (change of ownership)to EXCEPTIONAL LIVING CENTERS from DIVERSICARE LEASING LP
Position within TN
12 citations — more than 69% 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
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens September 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 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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Emergency preparedness
4 of the 12 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 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 12 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 12 |
| Median facility in TN | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 25, 2019 | 3 |
| June 29, 2022 | 8 |
| June 24, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2019-06-25 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2022-06-29 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2026-06-24 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2022-06-29 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2022-06-29 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2022-06-29 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2019-06-25 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2019-06-25 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 24, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 22, 2026) |
June 29, 2022 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2022) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 29, 2022) |
June 25, 2019 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2019) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2019) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.