Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

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Serving residents across Jackson County, The Waters of Gainesboro provides skilled nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care in a rural Tennessee setting. The facility is an 83-bed nursing home in Gainesboro, operated by The Waters of Gainesboro, LLC, under the administration of Rita Crabtree. Medicare and Medicaid are both accepted.
The CMS 3-star overall rating reflects a marked split across sub-ratings. Health Inspection performance is 37% above the Tennessee average, a meaningful positive signal for families weighing recent compliance history. However, staffing is the counterweight. Total nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, compared with a state average of 3 hours and 40 minutes, placing the facility 150th out of 172 Tennessee SNFs on that measure.
Over five inspections since 2017, the facility has received 16 citations. A 2019 annual survey produced an Immediate Jeopardy finding related to elopement prevention. A February 2023 complaint investigation substantiated a failure to report an allegation of abuse within the required two-hour window. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the available reports.
Occupancy sits at 54%, well below the Tennessee average of 73%, which typically indicates current availability. Clinical programs include Comprehensive Wound Care and Respiratory Services, as well as the Living Well and In Motion activity and wellness tracks.
The facility serves residents requiring post-acute rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, or memory care support in rural Jackson County, Tennessee.
The Waters of Gainesboro is administrated by Rita Crabtree.
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Citations
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 16 | 4 | This facility has 300% more total citations than a typical Tennessee nursing home (16 vs. TN avg 4).↑ 300% worse |
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Citations per year
| 1.8 | 0.4 | This facility has 350% more citations per year than a typical Tennessee nursing home (1.8 vs. TN avg 0.4).↑ 350% worse |
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Tennessee average 15.4
Tennessee average 4.39
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
6 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.
Tennessee average: 1.1
Tennessee average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,180 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 0 | 34 | 12,560 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 6,763 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,061 | 74 | 80% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 756 | 80 | 87% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 545 | 68 | 74% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 542 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 516 | 37 | 40% | 11.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 420 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 383 | 61 | 66% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 353 | 45 | 49% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 306 | 49 | 53% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 252 | 50 | 54% | 4.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 193 | 54 | 59% | 3.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 19 | 21% | 2.5 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
5% of new residents, often for short stays.
45% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Waters of Gainesboro based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Gainesboro's city center to The Waters of Gainesboro's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Waters of Gainesboro is located in Gainesboro, Tennessee.
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The Waters of Gainesboro has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to TN state health department records, The Waters of Gainesboro's license number is 00000136.
Rita Crabtree is the administrator of The Waters of Gainesboro.
The Waters of Gainesboro has 83 beds.
The Waters of Gainesboro is located at 1340 North Grundy Quarles Highway.
(931) 268-0291 will put you in contact with the team at The Waters of Gainesboro.
Yes — The Waters of Gainesboro is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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