Total health inspections
3
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma
Nursing Home · Tennessee, TN
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma
Nursing Home · Tennessee, TN
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
NHC HealthCare Tullahoma is a 99-bed post-acute center offering 24/7 skilled nursing care, short-term rehab, long-term care, and therapy services. The facility delivers personalized care in a comfortable and supportive environment, helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals. With a dedicated team, NHC focuses on promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 61st out of 172 homes in Tennessee. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 61st out of 172 homes in Tennessee. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 38m per day
Rank #61 / 172Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 172 homes in Tennessee. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 172 Tennessee SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Tennessee avg
-1%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 26m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home is often near full
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.9%
Rank #24 / 302Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 302 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 302. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
50 days
Occupancy rate
95.9%
Rank #24 / 302Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 302 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 302. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
50 days
99-bed community Rank #150 / 429Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 150th out of 429 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
12 years in operation Rank #327 / 383Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 327th out of 383 homes in Tennessee. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #42 / 555Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 555 homes in Tennessee. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 5, 2013
License Number00000396
CMS Certification Number445515
NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma is administrated by A. Penn Moore.
Owner NameNhc Healthcare/Tullahoma, LLC
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsHomeCare, Hospice
Operating Hours24/7
Food DescriptionDietitian and chef-approved meals tailored to meet nutritional needs.
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
13 citations
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (225% above)
• Citations per year (214% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (225% above)
• Citations per year (214% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
March 13, 2024
Citations
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 4 | This facility has 225% more total citations than a typical Tennessee nursing home (13 vs. TN avg 4).↑ 225% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 2.2 | 0.7 | This facility has 214% more citations per year than a typical Tennessee nursing home (2.2 vs. TN avg 0.7).↑ 214% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 11, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to resident assessments, care planning, medication and equipment storage, infection control, dietary staff practices, and sanitation. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with care planning, documentation, and infection prevention, as well as a substantiated complaint investigation in January 2024 involving failure to protect a resident from abuse and delayed wound care. Inspectors cited recurring themes in resident assessment accuracy, care plan updates, infection control practices, and coordination of hospice care. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The pattern of deficiencies suggests ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, with no clear improvement evident over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsHealth Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Rank #76 / 176Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 176 TN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Tennessee average 15.4
Citations per inspection
4.33
Rank #86 / 176Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 176 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Tennessee average 4.39
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.6
Citations history (last 2 years)
Administration moderate citation
Jun 11, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jun 11, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jun 11, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jun 11, 2025
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
162
Employees
158
Contractors
4
Staff to resident ratio
1.80:1
0% compared with Tennessee average
Avg staff/day
55
Average shift
8.4 hours
0% compared with Tennessee average
Total staff hours (quarter)
42,733
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
66
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1.1%
450 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 66 | 0 | 66 | 17,093 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 7,275 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 6,148 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,640 | 86 | 93% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,377 | 73 | 79% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,326 | 78 | 85% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,088 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 925 | 73 | 79% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 923 | 67 | 73% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 848 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 584 | 63 | 68% | 9.3 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 557 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 524 | 60 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 459 | 67 | 73% | 6.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 457 | 65 | 71% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 444 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 436 | 54 | 59% | 8.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 139 | 17 | 18% | 8.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3% | 2.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4% | 1 |
66 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
93%
10 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
79%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
85%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
71%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
79%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
73%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
68%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
70%
2 Administrator
% of Days
65%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
70%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
73%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
71%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
61%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
59%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
18%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
4%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
15% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.8
12% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.6%
59% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.6%
5% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 21.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.4%
6% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 20.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
17% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.1%
25% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
79% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.8%
8% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 6.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.7%
39% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.7%
11% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
11% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 89.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 94.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.9%
23% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
79% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
22% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
90
Medicare
25
27.8% of residents
Medicaid
38
42.2% of residents
Private pay or other
27
30% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
95.9%
↑ 3.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1.4M
↑ ~$1.6M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7.0M
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Profit Margin
11.0%
↑ 12.7pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$13.6M
Profit
$1.4M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$13.6M Rank #74 / 176Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Tennessee SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$1.4M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #57 / 176Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #57 / 176Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.2M
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Frequently Asked Questions about NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma
Is NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma in a walkable area?
NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma?
According to TN state health department records, NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma's license number is 00000396.
Who is the administrator of NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma?
A. Penn Moore is the administrator of NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma.
How many beds does NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma have?
NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma has 99 beds.
Are there photos of NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma?
Yes — there are 20 photos of NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma?
NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma is located at 1321 Cedar Lane.
What is the phone number of NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma?
(931) 222-4207 will put you in contact with the team at NHC HealthCare, Tullahoma.
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