Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NHC HEALTHCARE, CHATTANOOGA
CHATTANOOGA, TN · 200 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey October 16, 2024
CMS Certification Number 445013 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within TN
5 citations — more than 27% of the 303 certified nursing homes in TN. Compared within TN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.7. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: January 2026 to June 2028. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was October 2024. Facilities in TN are typically surveyed 15–44 months after the last one (median 33), measured over 279 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in TN | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2019 | 3 |
| January 12, 2022 | 0 |
| December 13, 2023 | 2 |
| October 16, 2024 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0111 | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | 1 | 2023-12-13 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2019-03-13 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2019-03-13 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2023-12-13 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2019-03-13 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 13, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0111 | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 30, 2024) |
March 13, 2019 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2019) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 26, 2019) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.