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HomeTennesseeNhc Healthcare, Cookeville

Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville

815 South Walnut Avenue, Cookeville, TN 385019315285516
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
104
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 104 certified beds with an average of 98.4 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Feb 12, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.09 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.0%

• Part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain (64 facilities)

Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cookeville, Tennessee with 104 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. The facility scored above average compared to Tennessee facilities.

Beds
104
Avg Residents/Day
98.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 28, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Putnam
Last Inspection
Feb 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
10.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Feb 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 5, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 6, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 6, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.45 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.19 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.09 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.55 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.0%
RN Turnover
23.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NATIONAL HEALTH CORP LEVERAGED EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 30, 1986
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 26, 1997
NHC-OP LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2018
TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE ADVISORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2018
BEAN, KELSIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2009
DIERINGER, NICHOLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 10, 2020
DODSON, VICKIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
KIDD, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
SMITH, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 15, 2008
STONER, JEREMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 1998
USSERY, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 23, 2025
KIDD, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
SMITH, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 15, 2008
USSERY, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville had any health inspection violations?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 12, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville provides 4.09 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, 1.19 LPN hours, and 2.45 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.0%.
How many beds does Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville have?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville has 104 certified beds with an average of 98.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Cookeville, Tennessee with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Cookeville nursing homes page.

Part of National Healthcare Corporation

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