NHC Healthcare, Springfield, Springfield, Tennessee
- 14
- Citations from health inspectionsTennessee average: 14 a home
- 2
- Residents harmed or put in dangerTennessee average: 1.3 a home
- $79,346
- Fines from the federal governmentTennessee average: $22,907 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsTennessee average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Three inspection visits produced 14 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $79,346 (one fine).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 3 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 5 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.50 hours each dayThe Tennessee average is 3.80 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.56 hours each dayThe Tennessee average is 0.60 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 54.6%against the Tennessee average of 48.9%
- Beds that are certified
- 107
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation, with 71 homes
- Street address
- 608 8th Ave East, Springfield, Tennessee 37172
- County
- Robertson
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Three citations dated Dec. 3, 2025
Four citations dated Sept. 15, 2025
- F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Seven citations dated Sept. 5, 2024
- F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F847 Right to Refuse Binding Arbitration: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2025 | Fine | $79,346 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by National Healthcare Corporation (operational or managerial control).
- The home is run by Nhc-Op LP (operational or managerial control).
- Owns a share through another company: Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Nhc/Delaware Inc..
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 445088. Other homes in Tennessee.