Nursing homes › Tennessee › Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge
300 Laboratory Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 · 8654827698 · 128 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: 3.86 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.73. Weekend total: 3.14. Nursing staff turnover: 58%.
All-time on record: 9 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-30 |
| 2023-11-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-13 |
| 2023-11-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-13 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2024-01-13 |
| 2023-11-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-13 |
| 2023-11-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-13 |
| 2023-11-29 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-13 |
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 01/01/2018 |
| 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 |
| ADAMS, DON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/15/2024 |
| BOARDWINE, CRYSTAL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/24/2023 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| SMITH, JEFFREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2008 |
| SMITH, SHAWN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/16/2021 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445128. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.