nursing home in Hendersonville, TN

Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville

370 Old Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075 · (615) 824-0720

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

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

Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville at a glance

Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville is a 122-bed for-profit nursing home in Hendersonville, Tennessee (Sumner County).

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

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 18, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $16,153.

Nursing staff turnover is 42.6% per year (state average 48.9%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
122
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
National Healthcare Corporation
Medicare-certified since
April 4, 1986
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Sumner County
CMS Certification Number
445191

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.5 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.6 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.54 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)3.54 hrs3.80 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.51 hrs0.60 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.77 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.21 hrs3.31 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)42.6%48.9%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)50%43.2%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility2Tennessee 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)249Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)213Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)2947.980.6Better

Penalties

This facility1Tennessee 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)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$16,153$22,907$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds122114107
Average residents per day1058486
Occupancy86%74.8%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4%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)4%3.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)7.5%5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)21%16.8%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)2.4%1.8%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.5%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)19.5%14%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)13.8%17.2%14.1%Average
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)7.8%6.1%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)3.1%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)39.7%31.7%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)14.9%20%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%94.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)91.4%89.4%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility3.1%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)3.1%1.7%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)78.5%79.8%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)47.7%79.3%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 18, 2026
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 April 22, 2026
March 18, 2026
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2026
November 4, 2025
Complaint
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
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected December 17, 2024
November 4, 2025
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 25, 2025
June 8, 2022
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 22, 2022
June 8, 2022
Standard
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0574
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 22, 2022
June 8, 2022
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 22, 2022
June 8, 2022
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 22, 2022
June 8, 2022
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 22, 2022
June 8, 2022
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 July 22, 2022
June 8, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 22, 2022
June 8, 2022
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 22, 2022
July 11, 2019
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 25, 2019
July 11, 2019
Fire safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 25, 2019
July 11, 2019
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2019
July 11, 2019
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2019
July 11, 2019
Standard
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2019
July 11, 2019
Standard
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2019
July 11, 2019
Standard
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2019
July 11, 2019
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 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 $16,153 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
November 4, 2025Fine$16,153

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
DODSON, VICKI
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2019
KIDD, BRIAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2023
MONTGOMERY, DAVID
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/16/2025
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/22/2025
NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/11/2025
VANGUARD GROUP INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/30/2006
VINCENT, BRANDON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2024
MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE11/08/2024
NHC/DELAWARE INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2000
VINCENT, BRANDON
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2024
DODSON, VICKI
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2019
KIDD, BRIAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2023
MONTGOMERY, DAVID
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/18/2018
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2000
NEWMAN, BERNADETTE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/10/2016
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 APPLICABLE01/01/2009
VINCENT, BRANDON
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville's rating?

Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville has 3 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, Hendersonville receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville 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, Hendersonville?

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, Hendersonville and how do I contact it?

Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville is at 370 Old Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075. Phone: (615) 824-0720.

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.