Nursing Homes in ZIP 38261 (Union City, TN)

In ZIP 38261, Union City, TN, the latest CMS data lists 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 2.7 / 5 among rated providers.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
OBION COUNTY NURSING HOME2.02425644.0%16.7%2
THE WATERS OF UNION CITY , LLC5.05248054.7%25.0%0
UNION CITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION1.013311568.5%16.7%1

All nursing homes in ZIP 38261

Nursing Home · Government - County OBION COUNTY NURSING HOME Union City, TN 38261 CMS rating 2.0 / 556 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company THE WATERS OF UNION CITY , LLC Union City, TN 38261 CMS rating 5.0 / 580 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Individual UNION CITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Union City, TN 38261 CMS rating 1.0 / 5115 beds

Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 38261

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 38261, Union City, TN, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

ZIP 38261 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 3 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 38261, 3 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at THE WATERS OF UNION CITY , LLC (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 251 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.53 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 19.5%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $34,311 in fines.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating3 of 3 (100%)
Average overall rating2.7 / 5
Highest-rated providerTHE WATERS OF UNION CITY , LLC (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit, 1 government
Certified beds (total)251
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$34,311
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.53
Avg RN turnover19.5%

Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Union City have nursing homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Union City in the current snapshot.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 38261?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 38261 is 2.7 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which nursing home in ZIP 38261 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, THE WATERS OF UNION CITY , LLC has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 38261, at 5.0 out of 5.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 38261?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 38261 is 2 for-profit, 1 government. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Do any providers in ZIP 38261 have federal penalties?
2 providers in ZIP 38261 have at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $34,311. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.

Data & methodology

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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