Skilled nursing · Johnson City, TN

The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc

140 TECHNOLOGY LANE, Johnson City, TN 37604

2 / 5CMS 84 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Tennessee state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 24.3 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.37 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 60 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Tennessee DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.37

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

60%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

24.3%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Tennessee state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.37

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.5

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

60%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

72%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

24.3%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

37.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

7.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID445487

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds84

Avg residents74

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.37 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 38%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Tennessee DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc?

The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc appears in the record section above.

Does The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc use antipsychotic medications?

24.3 percent of long-stay residents at The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 37.8 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc's Palmelle Clarity Score?

The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Tennessee state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc?

The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc is located at 140 TECHNOLOGY LANE, Johnson City, TN 37604. Phone: (423) 434-2016. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc a special focus facility?

The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc compare to other Johnson City skilled nursing facilities?

The Waters Of Johnson City, Llc holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68. The full Johnson City directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Johnson City directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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