Millington Healthcare Center
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Millington Healthcare Center

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Millington Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Millington Healthcare Center

Millington Healthcare Center is an 85-bed nursing home in Millington, Tennessee, offering long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, respite services, and a broad range of specialty clinical programs for older adults with complex medical needs. Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents are accepted. CMS currently assigns the community a 1-star overall rating, indicating a below-average quality of care.

The community maintains an occupancy rate near 78%, which is higher than the state average. Clinical capabilities also extend beyond standard nursing care and include IV therapy, dementia support, dialysis coordination, respiratory and tracheostomy care, PEG tube management, psychiatric services, podiatry, and dental, vision, and audiology support. A Medicaid specialist is also available on staff.

Inspection history reflects significant compliance concerns over the current reporting period. The most serious findings stem from a March 2025 complaint investigation that resulted in a monetary fine and a 76-day payment suspension. An immediate-jeopardy citation related to inadequate pain management for a resident requiring those services was also issued, one of the highest enforcement levels used by CMS. Additional findings from that inspection involved accident prevention, pharmaceutical services, staff competency oversight, medication errors, delayed abuse reporting, and improper handling of residents’ belongings.

Earlier inspections also identified recurring operational and clinical concerns. A 2024 standard survey cited issues involving food storage and incomplete care plan implementation, while 2022 findings included infection-control failures, nutritional concerns, respiratory care deficiencies, and accident-prevention citations. Complaint investigations in 2023 additionally documented gaps involving RN coverage and assistance with activities of daily living. Although many deficiencies were classified at lower severity levels, the repeated nature of nursing and care-management findings may be important for interested families to review carefully.

Staffing levels generally track close to Tennessee averages overall, though performance varies by role. Licensed practical nurse coverage is stronger than the state average, while registered nurse and certified nursing assistant hours remain somewhat below average. Weekend staffing is also lower than statewide benchmarks. One positive operational indicator is that all reported staff members are direct employees rather than agency contractors, which may support greater continuity of care. Nurse turnover, however, remains somewhat higher compared to the Tennessee average.

The community performs well in several quality indicators, including lower rates of falls with major injury, reduced depressive symptoms, lower antipsychotic medication use, and better outcomes for mobility decline and incontinence management. At the same time, some measures raise substantial concern. Rates of pressure ulcers among high-risk residents, unexplained weight loss, and long-stay hospitalizations all significantly exceed state averages. Preventive vaccination rates for both long-stay and short-stay residents are especially low compared to Tennessee benchmarks and represent one of the most notable quality gaps.

Millington Healthcare Center appeals to families seeking advanced clinical capabilities close to home. The community’s strongest distinguishing feature is its ability to manage medically complex residents through specialized services not commonly available in many smaller nursing communities.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 67.3% Below TN avg. ▼ 67.3% Below TN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 65.8% Below TN avg. ▼ 65.8% Below TN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 22.4% Above TN avg. ▲ 22.4% Above TN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 46.4% Below TN avg. ▼ 46.4% Below TN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Tennessee state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 115th out of 172 homes in Tennessee for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 13m per day
Rank #115 / 172Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 172 homes in Tennessee for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 172 Tennessee SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Tennessee avg (3h 40m per day)
vs Tennessee avg
-12%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +15% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 34m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 15m per day ▲ 15% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 58m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 42m per day ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 5m per day ■ Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 25m per day ▲ 4% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Higher occupancy than the Tennessee average: 73%
Occupancy rate
78% Rank #140 / 303Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 303 homes in Tennessee for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 303. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
105 days
Bed community size
85-bed community Rank #195 / 427Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th out of 427 homes in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
33 years in operation Rank #67 / 385Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 385 homes in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #21 / 554Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 554 homes in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 1, 1992
ExpirationApril 21, 2026
License Number00000316

Ownership & Operating Entity

Millington Healthcare Center is administrated by Felicia Nicks Speaks.

Owner NameMillington Opco, LP

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsShort Term Rehabilitation, IV Therapy, Pain Management, Dementia Management, Outpatient Dialysis, Peg Tube Care, Psych Services, Medicaid Specialist, Podiatry Care, Dental/Vision/Audiology Services, Respiratory Therapy/Trach Care

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 6 citations

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (50% above)
• Citations per year (50% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection March 7, 2024

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 64 This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical Tennessee nursing home (6 vs. TN avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 1.51 This facility has 50% more citations per year than a typical Tennessee nursing home (1.5 vs. TN avg 1).↑ 50% worse

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2020
Total health inspections 7

Tennessee average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
27 Rank #157 / 176Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 176 homes in Tennessee for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 176 TN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Tennessee average 15.4

Citations per inspection
3.86 Rank #70 / 176Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 176 homes in Tennessee for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 176 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Tennessee average 4.39


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

12 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 15 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)
Critical health citations
4
264% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.1


Serious health citations
2
233% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.6

4 critical citations Tennessee average: 1.1

2 serious citations Tennessee average: 0.6

21 moderate citations Tennessee average: 13.7

0 minor citations Tennessee average: 0.1
Citations history (last 6 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 109
Employees 104
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.65 : 1
6% fewer staff per resident than Tennessee average
Tennessee average ratio: 1.75 : 1 Tennessee average ratio: 1.75 : 1See full Tennessee ranking
Avg staff/day 39
Average shift 7.6 hours
8% worse than Tennessee average
Tennessee average: 8.3 hours Tennessee average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Tennessee ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 27,098

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 7 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 30 total: 25 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 45 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 45
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

1.6%

427 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 5

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4504512,32392100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse255307,10892100%8.6
Registered Nurse7072,11492100%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,1126975%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist5055817683%6.8
Physical Therapy Aide3035747278%6.2
Dental Services Staff1015046368%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Dietitian1014936571%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024756470%7.4
Administrator1014645863%8
RN Director of Nursing1014565762%8
Physical Therapy Assistant4042114953%4.1
Qualified Social Worker4041885054%3.6
45 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
30 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 83%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 78%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 71%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 62%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 53%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 54%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $232K Rank #174 / 177Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 174th out of 177 homes in Tennessee for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Tennessee average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 177 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
168% higher than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: $86K

Number of fines 4
129% more fines than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
96% more payment denials than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $232K
Tennessee average $86K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

4 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 27, 2025
$204K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Mar 27, 2025
76 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 7, 2024
$23K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 26, 2023
$2K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 13.8
32% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.2
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.5%
28% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.7%
14% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee 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 18.3%
12% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
66% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 12.6%
132% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
11% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 16.0%
154% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.7%
75% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.4%
31% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 13.7%
85% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.5%
13% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 94.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.93
85% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.58

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.52
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.57

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 7.4%
91% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
8% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 9.9%
88% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.8%
7% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 22.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 12.7%
13% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 49.3%
8% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 53.3%
5% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 66
Medicare
17
25.8% of residents
Medicaid
42
63.6% of residents
Private pay or other
7
10.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$9.8M
Operating loss
-$193.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$9.8M Rank #131 / 176Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 176 homes in Tennessee for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Tennessee SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$193.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #123 / 176Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 176 homes in Tennessee for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.1M
41.6% of revenue Rank #108 / 176Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 176 homes in Tennessee for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Tennessee average. Well-run Tennessee SNFs typically land around 50–60% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.9M
Total costs $10.0M

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.

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Nursing Home in Tennessee

Millington Healthcare Center is located in Millington, Tennessee.
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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about Millington Healthcare Center

Who is the owner of Millington Healthcare Center?

The legal owner and operator of Millington Healthcare Center is Millington OpCo, LP.

Is Millington Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Millington Healthcare Center has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Millington Healthcare Center?

According to TN state health department records, Millington Healthcare Center's license number is 00000316.

When does Millington Healthcare Center's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Millington Healthcare Center's license expires on April 21, 2026.

Who is the administrator of Millington Healthcare Center?

Felicia Nicks Speaks is the administrator of Millington Healthcare Center.

How many beds does Millington Healthcare Center have?

Millington Healthcare Center has 85 beds.

Are there photos of Millington Healthcare Center?

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