Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County

Assisted Living Home
Overview of Signature Healthcare of Putnam County
Signature HealthCARE of Putnam County is a skilled nursing facility located in Cookeville, TN. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation, clinical services, and life enrichment programs. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
(931) 537-6524

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 7m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 175

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the state average
Occupancy rate 75.3%
Residents per day (avg) 136
Occupancy rate
75.3%
Residents per day (avg)
136

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$19.0M
Operating loss
-$1.4M
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$19,012,916.00
Operating loss
$-1,397,707.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.9M
25.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.5M
Total costs $20.4M
Bed community size
175-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
33 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status
Licensed
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
July 1, 1992
License Expiration
January 10, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 00000206
CMS Certification Number: 445136

Ownership & operating entity

Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County is administrated by Paula Boone.

Owner name: LP Cookeville LLC

Care Services

Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Facility-Wide WiFi
Beauty Shop
Private Room Available
24-hour Visitation
Bereavement Accommodations
Annual Hall of Fame Café Event
Quality of Life Program
Full-time Chaplain
Multi-Denominational Weekly Religious Services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Clinical Services, Rehabilitation, Care Navigation, Life Enrichment, Volunteer Program
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Operating Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Inspection History

In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.

Latest inspection

Date:May 18, 2023

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
Signature Healthcare Of Putnam County
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

TN 38506
175
No
-
BOONE, PAULA
75.3%
$18,191,197.00
$4,919,979.00
27%
135.70
2/5
3.1192
2/5
2/5
4/5
14
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+63%
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Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address Cookeville, TN 38506

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

165
Total Staff
161
Employees
4
Contractors
53,399
Total Hours (Quarter)
64
Avg Staff/Day
9.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1110 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse369.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant719.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
121 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
12 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
21 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
359 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7107125,47091100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse3603612,49691100%9.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist110112,6409099%8.6
Registered Nurse101112,4508189%10
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,6328796%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant8081,2167582%6.7
Speech Language Pathologist5051,1807178%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician3031,0476571%8.2
RN Director of Nursing3031,0196470%8
Physical Therapy Aide3149076571%7.3
Dental Services Staff1016176875%9.1
Mental Health Service Worker1015806571%8.9
Qualified Social Worker1015326571%8.2
Dietitian1015216470%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Administrator1014806066%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant011822629%3.1
Medical Director011292527%1.2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 14
Citations per inspection
4.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

0 serious citations More info State average: N/A

14 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation May 18, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Signature Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
127 Total Residents
Medicare 17 (13.4%)
Medicaid 81 (63.8%)
Private Pay/Other 29 (22.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.6
In line with State average

State average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.3
In line with State average

State average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.1%
7% worse than State average

State average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.4%
In line with State average

State average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.4%
11% better than State average

State average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
34% better than State average

State average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.6%
In line with State average

State average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
8% worse than State average

State average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
17% better than State average

State average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.2%
80% better than State average

State average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.8%
26% worse than State average

State average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.2%
6% better than State average

State average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.9%
In line with State average

State average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.8%
9% better than State average

State average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
75% better than State average

State average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.9%
9% better than State average

State average: 79.8%

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