nursing home in Kingsport, TN
Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport
2300 Pavilion Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660 · (423) 480-7048
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- 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, Kingsport at a glance
Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport is a 90-bed for-profit nursing home in Kingsport, Tennessee (Sullivan County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 28, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.1% per year (state average 48.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 90
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Medicare-certified since
- December 23, 2014
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Sullivan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 445517
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 4.53 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.82 hrs | 0.60 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.55 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.10 hrs | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.1% | 48.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.3% | 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) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 47.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $22,907 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 90 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 81 | 84 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.9% | 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) | 9.1% | 5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7% | 16.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| 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) | 14.5% | 14% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.2% | 17.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.7% | 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) | 17.6% | 31.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| 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) | 100% | 89.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.7% | 79.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 79.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 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 June 8, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 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 June 8, 2026 |
| September 7, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0754 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 17, 2023 |
| September 7, 2023 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 10, 2023 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 10/01/2014 |
| ADAMS, DON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| BLACKROCK INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| 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 |
| HUBBARD, MARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| MORGAN STANLEY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2014 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2014 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2017 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2016 |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2016 |
| ADAMS, DON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2023 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| GRAPPERHAUS, EVA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/06/2014 |
| HUBBARD, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2014 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2016 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| USSERY, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport's rating?
Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport 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, Kingsport 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, Kingsport 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, Kingsport?
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, Kingsport and how do I contact it?
Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport is at 2300 Pavilion Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660. Phone: (423) 480-7048.
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.