Nursing homes › Tennessee › Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma
1321 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388 · 9312224207 · 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 below its group average (3.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.00 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.87. Weekend total: 3.47. Nursing staff turnover: 53%.
All-time on record: 13 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-03-13 | 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 2024-03-22 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-01-31 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-01-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2024 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2013 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2013 |
| NHC-OP LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2013 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| BILLS, STEPHEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/10/2014 |
| BURISH, STEPHEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/13/2022 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| MASSIE, WINONA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/20/2024 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/15/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445515. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.