Nursing homes › Tennessee › Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport
2300 Pavilion Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660 · 4234807048 · 90 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: 4.53 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.82. Weekend total: 4.10. Nursing staff turnover: 34%.
All-time on record: 3 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-08 |
| 2026-05-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-08 |
| 2023-09-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-10 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 99% | since 10/01/2014 |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2024 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2014 |
| NHC-OP LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2014 |
| ADAMS, DON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2023 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| GRAPPERHAUS, EVA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/06/2014 |
| HUBBARD, MARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2014 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445517. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.