Nursing homeActive
Wexford House
2421 John B Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN 376604232883988174 certified beds · 123 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2020
Deficiencies
15
● 0● 15● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-11-17
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Tennessee Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-18 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-20 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-02-20 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Tennessee Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-21Record 445207-20251117-F609
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 445207-20250618-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 445207-20250618-F656
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 445207-20250618-F755
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 445207-20250618-F802
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 445207-20250618-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-08Record 445207-20250618-F813
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-08Record 445207-20250618-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-21Record 445207-20240320-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-21Record 445207-20240320-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-21Record 445207-20240320-F657
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-21Record 445207-20240320-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-21Record 445207-20240320-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-21Record 445207-20240320-F814
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-30Record 445207-20200220-F604
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.60
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 0.60 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.04
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.80 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.72
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.31 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover65%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover70%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 6.0% | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.0% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.0% | 14.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.4% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.0% | 31.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahava Hc LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Niederman, Anshel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rusek, Michele Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wayt, Marta Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ahava Hc LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ballad Health Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ballad Health Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bho Operating Group LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Labin, Shiya Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Labin, Shiya Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mountain States Health Alliance Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mountain States Health Alliance Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neuman, Benjamin Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neuman, Benjamin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Niederman, Anshel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Niederman, Anshel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Niederman, Anshel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rusek, Michele Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wayt, Marta Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wexford Operations Group Holdco LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wexford Realty Group LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wexford Realty Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Ahava Healthcare — 16 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Tennessee.
No county cost figures on file for Sullivan.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport Kingsport | 0.4 mi | 2026-05-28 | 030 |
| Holston Rehabilitation And Care Center Kingsport | 1.5 mi | 2025-11-17 | 0191 |
| Orchardview Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center Kingsport | 2.0 mi | 2026-06-10 | 0124 |
| Nova Health And Rehab Weber City | 5.3 mi | 2024-06-27 | 030 |
| Asbury Place Kingsport Kingsport | 6.1 mi | 2026-04-01 | 050 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |