Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma — nursing home in Tullahoma, TN

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 90 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 93.4 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 445515
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Nov 26, 2013
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Operator (legal business name): Nhc Healthcare-Tullahoma LLC
CMS chain: National Healthcare Corporation 72 facilities
Phone: (931) 222-4207
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

7

latest Jun 11, 2025

Citations

18

13 health · 5 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D16	E2	F·
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 445515
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 90
First approved: Nov 26, 2013
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Tennessee.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jun 11, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 11, 2025	Health	Health Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 13, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 13, 2024	Health	Health Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 31, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 12, 2020	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →
Feb 12, 2020	Health	Health Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D16	E2	F·
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jun 11, 2025	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	F-0638	Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	F-0657	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 · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	F-0814	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	F-0849	Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Jun 11, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 26, 2025
Mar 13, 2024	K-0222	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 · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 5, 2024
Mar 13, 2024	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2024
Mar 13, 2024	F-0641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2024
Mar 13, 2024	F-0657	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 · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 22, 2024
Mar 13, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2024
Jan 31, 2024	F-0600	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 · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2024	Complaint
Jan 31, 2024	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2024	Complaint

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 3

Staffingstate 2.5

Quality measuresstate 3.7

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.92

State avg 3.82US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.80

State avg 0.60US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse1.03

State avg 1.08US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.08

State avg 2.14US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.36

State avg 3.32US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.68 (case-mix index 1.49).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover52.1%

State avg 48.6%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover36.8%

State avg 43.2%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Jun 11, 2025
Cycle 1 health score: 40
Total weighted score: 35

Operating entity

Nhc Healthcare-Tullahoma LLC

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

National Healthcare Corporation

72 facilities in 8 states. CMS chain ID 364.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 4.1

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

24

Organizations

9

Individuals

13

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC	Organization	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Nov 8, 2024
Nhc/Delaware Inc	Organization	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	May 15, 2013

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC	Organization	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Nov 8, 2024
Nhc/Delaware Inc	Organization	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	May 15, 2013
Gregory Bidwell	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Jul 1, 2000
National Healthcare Corporation	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 15, 2013
Nhc-Op LP	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 15, 2013
Gregory Bidwell	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2000
Stephen Bills	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 10, 2014
Stephen Burish	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 13, 2022
Vicki Dodson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 1, 2019
Brian Kidd	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 1, 2017
Winona Massie	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 20, 2024
Robert Ussery	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 15, 2013
Gregory Bidwell	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jul 1, 2000
Blackrock Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 20, 2019
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 7, 2023
Morgan Stanley	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Nov 8, 2024
National Health Corporation	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 15, 2013
National Healthcare Corporation	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 15, 2013
Nhc-Op LP	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 13, 2013
Vanguard Group Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 27, 2017
Stephen Bills	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 10, 2014
Stephen Burish	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 30, 2025
Vicki Dodson	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jun 1, 2019
Brian Kidd	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 1, 2017

Same chain in Tennessee

All 71 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood 244 Oakwood Dr, Lewisburg, TN 37091 CCN 445002	60	Jan 22, 2026	25	—
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson 812 Charlotte St, Dickson, TN 37055 CCN 445004	191	Apr 22, 2026	8	—
Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga 2700 Parkwood Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 CCN 445013	200	Oct 16, 2024	15	—
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City 3209 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601 CCN 445024	167	Jan 7, 2026	7	—
Nhc-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center 5010 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401 CCN 445030	112	Sep 15, 2023	10	—
Nhc Healthcare, Milan 8017 Dogwood Lane, Milan, TN 38358 CCN 445069	117	Aug 27, 2025	25	—
Nhc Healthcare, Mcminnville 928 Old Smithville Rd Po Box 528, Mcminnville, TN 37110 CCN 445076	115	Dec 13, 2023	19	—
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield 608 8th Ave East, Springfield, TN 37172 CCN 445088	107	Dec 3, 2025	331 IJ1 harm	$79k

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 1321 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388
ZIP: 37388
County: Coffee County FIPS 47031
State: Tennessee
Urban / rural (CMS): Rural

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Life Care Center of Tullahoma 1715 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN 37388 CCN 445238	0.6 km	169	May 13, 2026	14	—
Lynchburg Nursing Center 40 Nursing Home Road, Lynchburg, TN 37352 CCN 445279	14.7 km	88	Dec 4, 2025	8	—
Legacy Health and Rehab 811 Keylon Street, Manchester, TN 37355 CCN 445383	16.8 km	72	Jun 24, 2026	37	—
Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing L 395 Interstate Drive, Manchester, TN 37355 CCN 445391	19.5 km	120	Jun 3, 2026	17	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	445515	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	445515	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 445515

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