Quick answers
- Where is Applingwood Post Acute?
- 1536 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38018, in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- What is the phone number of Applingwood Post Acute?
- (901) 385-1803, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Applingwood Post Acute?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Applingwood Post Acute been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $63,999.
- What did inspectors find at Applingwood Post Acute?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 24, 2018 to August 12, 2025), Medicare lists 10 health citations; the most serious was level J. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 24, 2018 to August 12, 2025), Applingwood Post Acute had 10 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $63,999 in total (1 fine, the latest on August 12, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day; the Tennessee average is 3.82 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 12, 2025 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 12, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0686 Level J
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0726 Level D
“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.”
F0761 Level D
“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, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
Previous cycle: September 11, 2019 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 11, 2019 (standard health inspection); August 12, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Earlier cycle: October 24, 2018 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: October 24, 2018 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $63,999 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2025 | Fine | $63,999 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.77 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.87 | 1.08 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.91 | 2.14 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.55 | 3.82 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.02 | 3.32 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 54.4% | 48.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 20.0% | 43.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 32 nursing homes: Links Healthcare Group.
Legal business name: Doheny Beach Holdings LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clawson, Scott | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2025 |
| Earl, Steven | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2025 |
| Sanofsky, Jack | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2025 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 18, 2024 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 78 |
| Average residents per day | 66.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Links Healthcare Group |
| Legal business name | Doheny Beach Holdings LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1998-06-13 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1536 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38018 |
| County | Shelby County |
| State | Tennessee |
| Phone | (901) 385‑1803 |
| CMS Certification Number | 445411 |
| Name in Medicare records | APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation Center0.0 mi · Cordova, TN · 3 of 5 stars
- Memphis Jewish Home0.0 mi · Cordova, TN · 4 of 5 stars
- The Village at Germantown4.3 mi · Germantown, TN · 3 of 5 stars
- Rainbow Rehab and Healthcare5.1 mi · Bartlett, TN · 1 of 5 stars
- The Kings Daughters and Sons5.1 mi · Bartlett, TN · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center5.4 mi · Bartlett, TN · Acute Care Hospital
- Baptist Memorial Hospital5.8 mi · Memphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital
- St Francis Hospital6.6 mi · Memphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13