Quick answers
- Where is Perry County Nursing Home?
- 127 E Brooklyn Avenue, Linden, TN 37096, in Perry County, Tennessee.
- What is the phone number of Perry County Nursing Home?
- (931) 589-2134, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Perry County Nursing Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Perry County Nursing Home been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Perry County Nursing Home.
- What did inspectors find at Perry County Nursing Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 1, 2023 to April 8, 2026), Medicare lists 22 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 (August 1, 2023 to April 8, 2026), Perry County Nursing Home had 22 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). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.74 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: April 8, 2026 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: April 8, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Previous cycle: December 12, 2024 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 12, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0572 Level D
“Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
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.”
Earlier cycle: August 1, 2023 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 1, 2023 (standard health inspection).
F0678 Level J
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
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.”
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 →
Fire safety citations (27)
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0222 Level D
“Add 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.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0521 Level D
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
E0004 Level D
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0222 Level D
“Add 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.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0929 Level D
“Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.”
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 | 0.19 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.19 | 1.08 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.35 | 2.14 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.74 | 3.82 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.19 | 3.32 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.12 | 0.39 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 29.5% | 48.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 20.0% | 43.2% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Buffalo River Healthcare LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinson, Brent | Direct owner | — | November 10, 2010 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 114 |
| Average residents per day | 79.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Buffalo River Healthcare LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2011-04-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 127 E Brooklyn Avenue, Linden, TN 37096 |
| County | Perry County |
| State | Tennessee |
| Phone | (931) 589‑2134 |
| CMS Certification Number | 445503 |
| Name in Medicare records | PERRY COUNTY NURSING HOME |
| 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).
- Decatur County Healthcare16 mi · Parsons, TN · 4 of 5 stars
- Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation16 mi · Decaturville, TN · 4 of 5 stars
- Waynesboro Post Acute & Rehabilitation21 mi · Waynesboro, TN · 2 of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Centerville24 mi · Centerville, TN · 4 of 5 stars
- Lewis Park Post Acute28 mi · Hohenwald, TN · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Wayne Medical Center20 mi · Waynesboro, TN · Rural Emergency Hospital
- Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital24 mi · Centerville, TN · Critical Access Hospital
- Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers31 mi · Waverly, TN · Critical Access 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