Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NHC HEALTHCARE, TULLAHOMA
TULLAHOMA, TN · 90 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 11, 2025
CMS Certification Number 445515 · first certified November 2013
Ownership
Operated by NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · For profit - Limited Liability company
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 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: September 2026 to February 2029. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2025. 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)
3 physical-environment citations 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
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 |
|---|---|
| February 12, 2020 | 0 |
| March 13, 2024 | 2 |
| June 11, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-06-11 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2025-06-11 |
| 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. | 1 | 2024-03-13 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2025-06-11 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-03-13 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 11, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 26, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 26, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 26, 2025) |
March 13, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 5, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.