Ave Maria Home Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Bartlett, TN

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Bartlett, TN
Ave Maria Home Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Medicare.
Ave Maria Home Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Overview of Ave Maria Home Assisted Living

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Bartlett, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing services, and hospice care supports residents with end of life needs.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Ave Maria Home Assisted Living opened in 1956 and has 101 beds. Medicaid is accepted for eligible residents whose resources may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Residents can use transportation for shopping and doctor appointments, so those rides do not have to be arranged separately. A salon is available for personal grooming, and rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation, support recovery focused care after an illness or hospital stay. Pastoral care provides access to spiritual support.

The area has a Walk Score of 43 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Ave Maria Home operates the community, and Caralena Lawrence serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 101 Rank #95 / 186Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 95th out of 186 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #139 / 162Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 139th out of 162 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #85 / 194Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 85th out of 194 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
43 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 2, 2000
License Number00000056

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living is administered by Caralena Lawrence.

Owner NameAve Maria Home

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Services

3 services
Alzheimers/Memory Care
Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care
Skilled Rehabilitation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Admission CriteriaAdmission to Ave Maria is based on a waiting list and medical necessity.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Salon
Wellness Center
Specific ProgramsPastoral Care
Religious Servicespastoral care available
Volunteer Programvolunteer opportunities available

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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 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Tennessee average is: 54.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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MC
SNF
Carthage
34
Facility 34
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61.8%
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TN AVG 71.3%
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-13%
3.50
Facility 3.50
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #81 / 178
-1%-4%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 180
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #15 / 180
2.0
Facility 2.0
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #10 / 180
221-
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 38
Rank #78 / 194
Carthage Opco LLC
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #104 / 173
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #128 / 173
41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
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445172
Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home
NH
SNF
Savannah
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 105
Rank #183 / 186
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
TN AVG 71.3%
Rank #94 / 151
-6%
5.46
Facility 5.46
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #8 / 178
-55%+51%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 180
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #78 / 180
4.3
Facility 4.3
TN AVG 4.4
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-16-
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 38
Rank #37 / 194
Rural Life Foundation Inc. Dba---445527
NHC Place Cool Springs
NH
AL
HOS
MC
SNF
Franklin
108
Facility 108
TN AVG 105
Rank #85 / 186
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
TN AVG 71.3%
Rank #92 / 151
-5%
4.50
Facility 4.50
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #19 / 178
+30%+24%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 180
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #37 / 180
2.7
Facility 2.7
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #32 / 180
273-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 38
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Nhc Healthcare/Cool Springs, LLC
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #33 / 173
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
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61.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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TN AVG 54.1%
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445475
Rainbow Rehab & Healthcare
NH
SNF
Bartlett (West Tennessee)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 105
Rank #102 / 186
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
TN AVG 71.3%
Rank #148 / 151
-53%
3.48
Facility 3.48
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #81 / 178
-15%-4%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 180
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #23 / 180
7.0
Facility 7.0
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #162 / 180
-33-
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 38
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Bartlett Operator LLC
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
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$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #112 / 173
45%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
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445283

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ave Maria Home Assisted Living

Who is the owner of Ave Maria Home Assisted Living?

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living is legally operated by Ave Maria Home, and administered by Caralena Lawrence.

Is Ave Maria Home Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living has a walk score of 43. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ave Maria Home Assisted Living?

According to TN state health department records, Ave Maria Home Assisted Living's license number is 00000056.

How long has Ave Maria Home Assisted Living been in business?

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ave Maria Home Assisted Living?

No, Ave Maria Home Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Ave Maria Home Assisted Living?

Caralena Lawrence is the administrator of Ave Maria Home Assisted Living.

How many beds does Ave Maria Home Assisted Living have?

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living has 101 beds.

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