Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445128) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (865) 482-7698 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge reports total nurse staffing of 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.5%.
NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge is a for-profit nursing home located in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1979. The facility has 128 certified beds and an average daily census of 104.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.86 per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no CMS abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this location.
NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects data from that source as reported.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, with 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 57.5%, earning a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 128 certified beds with an average daily population of 104.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally averaging a 4.0-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 26, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8654827698 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8654827698 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445128?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.