Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Mcminnville, TN
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Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Mcminnville, TN
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.
Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation

Nestled in the picturesque town of McMinnville, TN, Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation offers compassionate, skilled nursing and rehabilitation in a warm and supportive environment. This community is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized care that prioritizes each resident’s well-being, dignity, and quality of life through innovative methods. The elegantly designed private and semi-private rooms are thoughtfully crafted to provide both comfort and convenience, accommodating a variety of needs and preferences.

Residents can enjoy a wide selection of dining options and engaging activities that enrich the mind, body, and spirit. From virtual travel adventures to community outings, Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation is full of warmth, energy, and excitement. Every moment here is carefully designed to celebrate life, allowing each resident to enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle in a place that feels like home.

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.
▼ 36.2% Below TN avg. ▼ 36.2% Below TN avg.TN average: 3.1Click 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.
▼ 1.7% Below TN avg. ▼ 1.7% Below TN avg.TN average: 3.1Click 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.
▼ 60.1% Below TN avg. ▼ 60.1% Below TN avg.TN average: 2.5Click 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.
▼ 46.2% Below TN avg. ▼ 46.2% Below TN avg.TN average: 3.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 162nd out of 174 nursing homes we track 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.
↓ 15% · TN 3h 42mThis facility: 3h 8m per resident per day, 15% below the Tennessee average of 3h 42m (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #162 / 174Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 162nd out of 174 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 174 Tennessee facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. 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.
3h 8m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +26% above Tennessee average

5 of 6 metrics below Tennessee average

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 Assistant4904914,33892100%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse230237,15092100%9.4
Registered Nurse7071,19392100%9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,0157076%6.6
Other Dietary Services Staff2028697784%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker2025656368%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0665396267%6.5
Administrator1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1015286672%8
Physical Therapy Aide0335267278%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0444516672%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0664476975%5.7
RN Director of Nursing1014465964%7.6
Dental Services Staff1011451718%8.5
Qualified Social Worker0221001617%6.2
49 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
7 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coverage 76%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 42 Rank #164 / 180Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 164th out of 180 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #168 / 189Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 168th out of 189 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.
5 / 100
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
74 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
ExpirationDecember 4, 2027
CountyHamilton
License Number00000286
CMS Certification Number445216

Ownership & Operating Entity

Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation is legally operated by McMinnville TN OPCO, LLC, and administered by Jessica Cope.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Dentistry
Podiatry Services
Optometry Services

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Psychiatric Services

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Spa Treatments
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Game Room
Meeting Room
Cable Tv
Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Wi-Fi
Outdoor Pavilion
Activities
Pet Therapy
Gardening
Trivia
Outings
Music Program

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Semi-Private Rooms Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room

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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
361 days
Total residents
49
Total admissions (2024)
22
Total discharges (2024)
26

Discharges

  • To Private Residence or Home 2
  • To Nursing Home 1

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 67.3%
  • Male Residents 32.7%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 2%
  • 70-74 8.2%
  • 75-79 10.2%
  • 80-84 22.4%
  • 85-89 28.6%
  • 90 or more 28.6%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 2%
  • White Residents 98%
Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2019 · 7 years of data · Last health inspection Apr 2025

Total health inspections
3 ↓ 9% · TN 3.3This facility: 3, 9% below the Tennessee average of 3.3 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
11 Rank #64 / 175Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 64th out of 175 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 175 TN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. 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.↓ 24% · TN 14.5This facility: 11, 24% below the Tennessee average of 14.5 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
3.67 Rank #66 / 175Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 66th out of 175 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 175 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. 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.↓ 15% · TN 4.31This facility: 3.67, 15% below the Tennessee average of 4.31 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 11 of 11 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 11 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · TN 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the Tennessee average of 0.8 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
3 ↑ 500% · TN 0.5This facility: 3, 500% above the Tennessee average of 0.5 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
8 ↓ 39% · TN 13.1This facility: 8, 39% below the Tennessee average of 13.1 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · TN 0.1This facility: 0, 100% below the Tennessee average of 0.1 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Apr 30, 2025 · 5 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Rights, 2 of 11 citations · 7 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Apr 30, 2025 5 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Mar 23, 2022 2 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Aug 07, 2019 4 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Care Planning serious citation Corrected
Resident Rights serious citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 11 citations
Resident Rights 2 deficiencies (18%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 2 deficiencies (18%)
Quality of Life & Care 2 deficiencies (18%)
Nutrition & Dietary 2 deficiencies (18%)
Infection Control 1 deficiency (9%)
Administration 1 deficiency (9%)
Pharmacy Services 1 deficiency (9%)
How citations are counted

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

All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines 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 Aug 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 TN avg $69KTennessee average: $68,994. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 TN avg 1.52Tennessee average: 1.52. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 TN avg 0.3Tennessee average: 0.3. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Tennessee average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 3 / 5 Average ↓ 18% · TN 3.7This facility: 3.0, 18% below the TN average of 3.7 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 1 / 5 Significantly below average ↓ 71% · TN 3.4This facility: 1.0, 71% below the TN average of 3.4 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 13.5 Score · lower is better ↑ 49% · TN 9.1This facility: 13.5, 49% above the TN average of 9.1 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 24.0 Score · lower is better ↑ 40% · TN 17.1This facility: 24.0, 40% above the TN average of 17.1 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 6 better, 6 worse, 1 near TN average

8 short-stay measures: 1 better, 4 worse, 3 compared with US only

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 68
Medicare
17
25% of residents
Medicaid
32
47.1% of residents
Private pay or other
19
27.9% 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.

Financials

Money and staffing.

Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 169 Tennessee nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, but less than last year

−4.9% operating margin

+14.7 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 6 of the last 8 reported years. Other income (−$0.0M) trims the net loss to −$0.4M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends less on payroll than most Tennessee homes

39.8% payroll share of revenue

TN average 53.2%Rank #159 / 169Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 159th out of 169 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. 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.

Payroll rose $0.5M while revenue rose $1.8M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
361 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 62%
Medicaid 10%
Discharges
337 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 65%
Medicaid 15%

Places of interest near Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mcminnville's city center to Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Tennessee

Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation is located in McMinnville, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation

Who is the owner of Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation?

Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation is legally operated by McMinnville TN OPCO, LLC, and administered by Jessica Cope.

Is Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in a walkable area?

Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation?

According to TN state health department records, Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation's license number is 00000286.

When does Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation's license expires on December 4, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation?

No, Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation?

The team at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation can be reached at Info@willowbranchhealth.com.

Does Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit in TN.

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