nursing home in Lawrenceburg, TN

Nhc Healthcare, Scott

2380 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 · (931) 762-9418

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Nhc Healthcare, Scott at a glance

Nhc Healthcare, Scott is a 49-bed for-profit nursing home in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee (Lawrence County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 3.

Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 8, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 60.3% per year (state average 48.9%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
49
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
National Healthcare Corporation
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1977
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Both
County
Lawrence County
CMS Certification Number
445117

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.5 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.98 hrsTennessee average3.80 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.98 hrs3.80 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.81 hrs0.60 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.20 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.29 hrs3.31 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)60.3%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)011Better

Inspections

This facility0Tennessee average4U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)049Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)547.980.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Tennessee average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$22,907$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds49114107
Average residents per day538486
Occupancy100%74.8%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility7.4%Tennessee average3.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)7.4%3.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.8%5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)4.1%16.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.5%1.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)11.9%14%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)10.2%17.2%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.5%6.1%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%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)29.2%31.7%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)22.2%20%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)89.7%94.5%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)94.1%89.4%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0.9%Tennessee average1.7%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee 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)78.6%79.8%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)84.6%79.3%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 8, 2026
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2026
October 13, 2023
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 20, 2023
March 16, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 5, 2022
May 1, 2019
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 31, 2019
May 1, 2019
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 31, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BLACKROCK INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/20/2010
DIERINGER, NICHOLAS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/02/2025
DODSON, VICKI
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2019
JONES, JASON
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/02/2025
KIDD, BRIAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/02/2025
VANGUARD GROUP INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/30/2006
BIDWELL, CHARLES
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/15/2021
BIDWELL, CHARLES
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE06/15/2021
BIDWELL, CHARLES
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/15/2021
DIERINGER, NICHOLAS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/04/2024
DODSON, VICKI
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2019
JONES, JASON
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/10/2013
KIDD, BRIAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017
LOPP, TISHA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/24/2014
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2000
NHC-OP LP
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2000
SHELLY, TIMOTHY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/12/2024
USSERY, ROBERT
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2017

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    ★★★★★4Above average
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    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Mt Pleasant Healthcare and Rehabilitation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nhc Healthcare, Scott's rating?

Nhc Healthcare, Scott has 5 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, Scott receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Nhc Healthcare, Scott 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, Scott?

It is for profit - corporation and part of National Healthcare Corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Nhc Healthcare, Scott and how do I contact it?

Nhc Healthcare, Scott is at 2380 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. Phone: (931) 762-9418.

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.