Nhc Healthcare, Scott
Lawrenceburg, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445117) · 49 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 762-9418 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Scott reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Scott has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not have CMS's abuse icon displayed and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Scott is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 49 beds and reports an average of 53.1 residents. It has been certified since July 1977. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and the facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, NHC Healthcare, Scott holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 5 stars, Staffing rating of 3 stars, and Quality Measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.98 per resident per day, with 0.81 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or via the Care Compare website, as ratings and staffing figures update periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Scott has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 60.3%; the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 49 beds and reports an average of 53.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which has 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS provides an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9317629418 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9317629418 to arrange a tour and ask specific questions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445117?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.