nursing home in Springfield, TN
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield
608 8th Ave East, Springfield, TN 37172 · (615) 384-8453
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield at a glance
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield is a 107-bed for-profit nursing home in Springfield, Tennessee (Robertson County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Tennessee average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 3, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $79,346.
Nursing staff turnover is 54.6% per year (state average 48.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 107
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 1973
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Robertson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 445088
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.56 hrs | 0.60 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.97 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.18 hrs | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.6% | 48.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.8% | 43.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 95.3 | 47.9 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $79,346 | $22,907 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 107 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 90 | 84 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 83.7% | 74.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.7% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.1% | 16.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.4% | 14% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.2% | 17.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.6% | 13.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.3% | 31.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.7% | 20% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86.4% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.5% | 89.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 41.2% | 79.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 53.6% | 79.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 19 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 22, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0929 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 2, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2026 |
| September 15, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected October 11, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 11, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 11, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 11, 2025 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0361 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0020 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2024 |
| July 24, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 5, 2019 |
| July 24, 2019 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 23, 2019 |
| July 24, 2019 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2019 |
| July 24, 2019 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $79,346 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | Fine | $79,346 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAILEY, KAITLIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| BLACKROCK INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2023 |
| MORGAN STANLEY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| SHAH, VIREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2025 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2017 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2024 |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2024 |
| BAILEY, KAITLIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2024 |
| CURTIS, YASMIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2011 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2023 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| SHAH, VIREN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2025 |
| SHELLY, TIMOTHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2024 |
| USSERY, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nhc Healthcare, Springfield's rating?
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Tennessee nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Nhc Healthcare, Springfield receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Nhc Healthcare, Springfield accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Nhc Healthcare, Springfield?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of National Healthcare Corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Nhc Healthcare, Springfield and how do I contact it?
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield is at 608 8th Ave East, Springfield, TN 37172. Phone: (615) 384-8453.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.