Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma

1321 Cedar Lane · Tullahoma, TN · 37388 · 9312224207

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

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 63
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 77
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.993.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.870.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.46≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year51%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Corrected July 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    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 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected July 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025

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

    Corrected July 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected July 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Corrected July 26, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 26, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 18, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected February 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445515 · certified since November 26, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.