Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445515) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 222-4207 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma reports total nurse staffing of about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee, with an average of 93.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for federal participation on November 26, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Component ratings include a Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.997 hours per resident per day, including 0.870 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility. This profile reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.997 hours per resident per day, including 0.870 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 52.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 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 indicated in the data, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 90 beds and has an average daily census of 93.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on November 26, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility has a Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, a Staffing rating of 4 stars, and an Overall rating of 3 stars, as published by CMS Care Compare.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at (931) 222-4207 or verify 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 (931) 222-4207 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445515?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.