Nursing homes in Cookeville, TN
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cookeville, part of the Putnam area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Cookeville, Tennessee, and the surrounding Putnam County area have access to three certified nursing facilities. Based on current data from CMS Care Compare, these local homes hold an average overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities serving ZIP codes 38501 and 38506, NHC Healthcare, Cookeville, stands out as the highest-rated option, currently maintaining a perfect 5-star designation for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Cookeville
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Cookeville
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Cookeville reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cookeville
| NHC HEALTHCARE, COOKEVILLE NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PUTNAM COUNTY SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| AHC BETHESDA Legal Business Name Not Available · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.