Best Nursing Homes in Shelbyville, TN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 nursing homes in Shelbyville, TN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in TN
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Overview of The Waters of Shelbyville

The Waters of Shelbyville is a trusted nursing home in Shelbyville, TN, offering a wide range of care options, including long-term care, memory care, hospice care, respite care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Featuring newly-renovated amenities and spacious, private rooms in a clean and home-like setting, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Nutritional services, pain management, and 24-hour care are among the excellent services dedicated to residents’ welfare. The community also provides individualized care plans tailored to residents’ needs and habits.

Light physical activities, social events, and various recreational programs provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy communal areas and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Shops, churches, and other local amenities also surround the area, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home ensures older adults can thrive in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Tennessee.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Tullahoma

In Tullahoma’s Flowertown neighborhood, Life Care Center of Tullahoma runs a nursing home and skilled nursing care. Licensed nursing works on-site at every hour of every day. Insulin, pain control, and an antibiotic due in the wee hours of the morning are all things that run on schedule that the usual day shift doesn’t cover.

Mediocre, Medicaid, and private pay all work here. Private money is what covers the space neither program reaches, which is the part families plan for last.

Rooms here come private or shared. Someone who has slept alone for thirty years wants the first, while someone who would rather hear another person breathing at night wants the second.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Tullahoma

Situated in Tullahoma, TN, ​​Nhc Healthcare Tullahoma provides skilled nursing, home care, and rehabilitation services. Nursing services are supported by 24-hour staffing, ensuring accessibility of care around the clock. For those who prefer to receive care at home, the community also provides home care services.

The community has served residents since 1971 and offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, allowing rehabilitation patients and people needing continuing nursing support to receive care in the same setting.

Housekeeping, laundry, and dining services are provided to support residents’ daily living. A volunteer program is also available, along with activities, providing opportunities for residents’ social and emotional well-being. Additionally, a salon on-site allows residents to receive grooming services without leaving.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in Shelbyville at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Shelbyville, TN. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Shelbyville, TN. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Shelbyville, TN. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Shelbyville, TN

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Tennessee?

Assisted living in Tennessee is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Tennessee Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Tennessee Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 3 nursing homes in Shelbyville, TN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Shelbyville, TN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Shelbyville, TN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Shelbyville, TN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.