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Applingwood Post Acute

1536 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38018 · Shelby County

Located in vibrant Cordova, TN, Applingwood Post Acute proudly provides our community with 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. We would love the opportunity to provide the services you need to get you back to your highest level of function and independence.

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

Photos via facility website.

Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cordova

Applingwood Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Cordova, TN, with 78 certified beds and an average of about 63 residents per day. It operates as part of the Links Healthcare Group network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.72 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.67 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $63,999 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.72 hrs/resident/day)
•$63,999 in federal fines

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Cordova options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 78
Avg. residents/day: 63
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Links Healthcare Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 445411

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,700–$10,880/mo (median $9,530)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Memphis prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.72; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.67; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 56.5%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 9
Federal fines: 1 ($63,999)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-08-12
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-12Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-08-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2025-08-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-08-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-08-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2025-08-12Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

2025-08-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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, compar…

2025-08-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-08-12	Fine	$63,999

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

1536 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.7

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Common questions about Applingwood Post Acute

How much does Applingwood Post Acute cost?

Applingwood Post Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Cordova, TN area typically runs $8,700–$10,880 per month (median $9,530, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Applingwood Post Acute's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Applingwood Post Acute 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Applingwood Post Acute?

Staff provide about 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Applingwood Post Acute?

Applingwood Post Acute has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Applingwood Post Acute have availability?

Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Applingwood Post Acute offer?

Applingwood Post Acute in Cordova, TN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 78 beds.

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