PERRY COUNTY NURSING HOME
NPI 1164565206
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility in Linden, TN

Active since February 15, 2007CLIA 44D0856021 · Waiver
1/5
Overall Rating
127 EAST BROOKLYN AVENUE, LINDEN, TN 37096(931) 589-2134(931) 589-3847 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Perry County Nursing Home NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PERRY COUNTY NURSING HOME (NPI 1164565206) is a healthcare organization registered as a nursing facility/intermediate care facility in Linden, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists Brent Hinson, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164565206
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy313M00000X
Legal Business NameBUFFALO RIVER HEALTHCARE LLC
Location Address127 EAST BROOKLYN AVENUELinden, TN 37096-3515
Mailing Address127 East Brooklyn AvenueLinden, TN 37096-3515 · (931) 589-2134 · Fax (931) 589-3847
Fax(931) 589-3847
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrent HinsonAdministrator · (931) 589-2134
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2008
NPI 1164565206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNursing Facility/Intermediate Care FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code313M00000X
License Licensed in TN · 0000000201
Definition
An institution (or a distinct part of an institution) which- (1) is primarily engaged in providing to residents- (A) skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care, (B) rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or, on a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who because of their mental or physical condition require care and services (above the level of room and board) which can be made available to them only through institutional facilities, and is not primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases; (2) has in effect a transfer agreement with one or more hospitals.
127 EAST BROOKLYN AVENUE, Linden, TN 37096

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPerry County Nursing Home

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7440536TN

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 44D0856021

Perry County Nursing Home · Linden, TN
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number44D0856021
Laboratory TypeOther
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorAndrew Auerett
Laboratory Phone(615) 589-2134
Laboratory LocationPerry County Nursing Home127 E Brooklyn Ave, Linden, TN 37096
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Perry County Nursing Home (CMS certification number 445503), from CMS Care Compare.

Perry County Nursing Home

Nursing home · Linden, TN
1/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Certification Number445503
Certified Beds114 beds81 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceApril 1, 2011
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
1/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
1/5
Short-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to short-term and rehabilitation residents.
1/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
3/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
62.17
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 2.33 · LPN 1.11 · RN 0.26
3.7 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
3.13 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.11 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
32.9%
Registered Nurse Turnover
16.7%
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
0
Substantiated Complaints
0
Fines
1 totaling $15,592.85
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Buffalo River Healthcare LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Buffalo River Healthcare LLC is 1164565206. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2007. The provider is doing business as Perry County Nursing Home.

Where is Buffalo River Healthcare LLC located?

Buffalo River Healthcare LLC is located at 127 East Brooklyn Avenue, Linden, TN 37096. The listed phone number is (931) 589-2134.

What is Buffalo River Healthcare LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility with taxonomy code 313M00000X.

Does Buffalo River Healthcare LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D0856021) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Buffalo River Healthcare LLC a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Perry County Nursing Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 114 certified beds.

What quality rating does Buffalo River Healthcare LLC have?

CMS rates Perry County Nursing Home 1 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Buffalo River Healthcare LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Buffalo River Healthcare LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Buffalo River Healthcare LLC was last updated on June 27, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.