About Ascension Living Alexian Village TennesseeAscension Living Alexian Village Tennessee is located at 671 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain, TN, reachable at (423) 886-0100. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 114.0 certified beds and serves an average of 82 residents per day. It is part of the Ascension Living network (19 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1978-06-01. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#9425 of 14703 nationally – #211 of 303 in Tennessee
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee may be considered for families with limited options in Signal Mountain, TN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightAscension Living Alexian Village Tennessee currently provides 4 hours 12 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 41 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 56.6%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 57 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $214,408. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Nationally, Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee ranks 9425th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 211th out of 303 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,637 nationally and RN hours rank #5,115 nationally (#78 in TN).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
3.21
#10,321 / 14,703
#223 / 303
Below average
2023
3.69
#6,282 / 14,703
#134 / 303
Above average
2024
3.96
#4,488 / 14,703
#77 / 303
Above average
2025
4.24
#3,286 / 14,703
#54 / 303
Top 25%
2026
4.20
#3,637 / 14,703
#51 / 303
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
0.76
#4,272 / 14,703
#46 / 303
Above average
2023
0.65
#5,396 / 14,703
#67 / 303
Above average
2024
0.66
#5,169 / 14,703
#72 / 303
Above average
2025
0.60
#6,433 / 14,703
#116 / 303
Above average
2026
0.69
#5,115 / 14,703
#78 / 303
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1978-06-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (423) 886-0100 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 67.4/100, placing it #9425 of 14703 facilities nationally and #211 of 303 in Tennessee. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee receives a reported average of 4 hours 12 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 41 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 19 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 57 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 56.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $214,408. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $214,408, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 130.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee ranks 9425th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 211th out of 303 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,637 nationally and RN hours rank #5,115 nationally (#78 in TN). Our composite quality score of 67.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Signal Mountain, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/signal-mountain/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.