AHC BETHESDA

AHC Bethesda is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 444 One Eleven Place in Cookeville, Tennessee (ZIP 38506), in Putnam County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 120 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (931) 525-6655. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), AHC Bethesda holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component scores. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, incorporating clinical outcome data such as rates of hospital readmission, resident falls, and other care indicators. CMS star ratings range from 1 to 5, with 1 representing below-average performance relative to other facilities nationally and 5 representing above-average performance. AHC Bethesda is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet Tennessee's financial and medical eligibility criteria. Families and individuals seeking placement at this facility should verify current payment options, available bed types, and insurance acceptance directly with the facility's administrative staff. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 out of 5, AHC Bethesda falls below that benchmark across all four rating categories. Its overall rating of 2 stars, combined with component scores of 2 in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, places the facility below the national midpoint in each area measured by CMS. These ratings are updated periodically as CMS receives new inspection, staffing, and quality data. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS data, visit the facility in person, and consult with healthcare professionals when evaluating care options in the Cookeville area.