The Highlands of Dyersburg Health & Rehab Admissions Suspension Lifted

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at the Highlands of Dyersburg Health & Rehabilitation has been lifted effective November 5, 2009. The facility is a 123-bed licensed nursing home located at 350 East Tickle Road.

The Department confirmed the facility has returned to substantial compliance for state licensing purposes. The federal conditions of participation that led to the immediate jeopardy citations have been corrected as stated in the facility's allegations of compliance, which was approved by federal and state authorities.

On November 2, the nursing home was ordered not to admit any new residents based on conditions found during a complaint investigation and annual survey conducted October 19 through October 27. During the inspection, surveyors found violations of the following standards: administration; performance improvement, infection control, nursing services, pharmaceutical services; and food and dietetic services. For more information, visit the Department of Health online newsroom at http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/3733.