Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

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The National HealthCare Corporation, or the NHC Chattanooga, strives to provide short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative care; they have been awarded twice for their recognition for the ‘Customer Approved Award’ and the ‘Employee Approved Award’ by the Customers for Outstanding Experience. NHC Healthcare Chattanooga strives to work daily with quality service to its residents so that they maintain independence and individuality.
They also provide housing options for assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and home care; management and staff are dedicated to ensuring that residents live comfortably in their new homes.
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
NHC HealthCare Chattanooga is legally operated by NHC HealthCare/Chattanooga, LLC, and administrated by Anthony Joseph Raffa.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Tennessee average: 9 complaint visits
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Tennessee average: 17 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on October 16, 2024, identified several deficiencies related to resident assessments, fall prevention, food cleanliness, and medical record accuracy. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with assessment accuracy, care planning, fall prevention, and food safety, including concerns about resident dignity and kitchen cleanliness. Inspectors cited inaccurate coding of PASRR level 2 outcomes, incomplete fall intervention implementation, unclean food service items, and incomplete blood glucose monitoring records as main themes. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. The pattern of deficiencies has persisted over time without clear improvement or worsening.
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Tennessee average 15.4
Tennessee average 4.39
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 10 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Tennessee average: 1.1
Tennessee average: 0.6
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chattanooga's city center to NHC HealthCare Chattanooga's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.3 miles to nearest hospital (The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
19 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 112 | 0 | 112 | 28,195 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 49 | 0 | 49 | 17,801 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 25 | 0 | 25 | 4,773 | 91 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,421 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,087 | 71 | 78% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,012 | 69 | 76% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,004 | 66 | 73% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 978 | 68 | 75% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 972 | 74 | 81% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 954 | 72 | 79% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 780 | 71 | 78% | 6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 767 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 706 | 67 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Other Activities Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 668 | 82 | 90% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 550 | 71 | 78% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 380 | 62 | 68% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 9 | 10% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 7% | 3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3% | 0.2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Historical financial and operational data for NHC HealthCare Chattanooga based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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