Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE
SOMERVILLE, TN · 72 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 19, 2026
CMS Certification Number 445119 · first certified July 1977
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
3 citations — more than 13% 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
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. 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 3 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 | 3 |
| Median facility in TN | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2019 | 0 |
| December 9, 2021 | 0 |
| February 19, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2026-02-19 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2026-02-19 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2026-02-19 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 19, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2026) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.