Nursing homes › Tennessee › Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville
815 South Walnut Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 · (931) 528-5516 · 104 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with National Healthcare Corporation, a group operating 69 facilities in 8 states. Group record: average rating 3.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $990,754 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.09 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.50. Weekend total: 3.49. Nursing staff turnover: 40%.
All-time on record: 6 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-02-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-18 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORP LEVERAGED EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP TRUST | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/30/1986 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| SMITH, JEFFREY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2008 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/26/1997 |
| NHC-OP LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE ADVISORS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| BEAN, KELSIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/13/2009 |
| DIERINGER, NICHOLAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/10/2020 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| SMITH, JEFFREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2008 |
| STONER, JEREMY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/1998 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/23/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445110. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.