Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-11 · Fire 2025-06-11
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Tullahoma, TN
Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1321 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN
(931) 222-4207
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
95
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2013-11-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.91
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.85
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.50
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.6
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.6
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
89.9%
9.2 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.5%
5.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.2% |
11.8%
5.6 pts better
|
11.4%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.3% |
6.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.3% |
32.2%
10.9 pts better
|
19.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.5% |
18.1%
4.6 pts better
|
16.7%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.1% |
19.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.1% |
15.3%
5.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.8% |
0.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
1.9%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.4% |
20.2%
2.8 pts better
|
19.8%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.3% |
5.4%
1.1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.3% |
79.6%
17.7 pts better
|
81.7%
15.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.3% |
11.2%
2.9 pts better
|
12.0%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.3% |
79.8%
17.5 pts better
|
79.7%
17.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.5% |
22.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-13 · Fire 2024-03-13
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-02-12 · Fire 2020-02-12
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-31
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Nhc-Op LP
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bidwell, Gregory
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bidwell, Gregory
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bills, Stephen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Blackrock Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Burish, Stephen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Dodson, Vicki
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kidd, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Massie, Winona
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Morgan Stanley
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Health Corporation
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Healthcare Corporation
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Healthcare Corporation
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Nhc-Op LP
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ussery, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vanguard Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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#3
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