Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport

2300 Pavilion Drive · Kingsport, TN · 37660 · 4234807048

90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Healthcare Corporation

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 81
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 83
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.223.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.740.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.89≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (2 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F September 7, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F December 18, 2018

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 31, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445517 · certified since December 23, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.