Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville
370 Old Shackle Island Rd · Hendersonville, TN · 37075 · 6158240720
122 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: immediate-jeopardy citation in the current inspection cycle. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2022
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2019
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445191 · certified since April 4, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.