NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma
1321 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388 · (931) 222-4207
For profit - Limited Liability company · 90 certified beds
NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 8 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 11, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 11, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 11, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.June 11, 2025 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 11, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 11, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.June 11, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 11, 2025 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 31, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 31, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.00 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.6% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 93.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center of Tullahoma Tullahoma · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing L Manchester · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Legacy Health and Rehab Manchester · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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