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HomeTennesseeNhc Healthcare, Pulaski

Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski

993 E College St, Pulaski, TN 384789313633572WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(9 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
102
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski Compares in Tennessee

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
TN average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
TN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.80 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.75 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
41.0%
TN average
48.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.75 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.60.
Staff turnover is 41.0%, lower than the Tennessee average of 48.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Oct 9, 2019
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 19, 2022
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,452/mo
Tennessee median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Tennessee median
Giles County 65+
6,262
20.7% of county
County Population
30,317
Giles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pulaski, Tennessee with 102 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
102
Avg Residents/Day
89
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Giles
Last Inspection
Oct 19, 2022
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0656Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 19, 2022Corrected: 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: Oct 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Oct 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Oct 9, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 Aide2.36 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.0%
RN Turnover
14.3%
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 (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 8, 2024
BIDWELL, CHARLESMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 15, 2021
BIDWELL, CHARLESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2021
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2000
NHC-OP LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2000
BIDWELL, CHARLESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 15, 2021
DODSON, VICKIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
JEFFERSON, KELLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 2, 2024
KIDD, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
NELSON, ALYSSONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 30, 2022
SHELLY, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 12, 2024
USSERY, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
WONG, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
BLACKROCK INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 20, 2010
NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 2, 2025
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 2, 2025
VANGUARD GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 30, 2006
DODSON, VICKIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
JEFFERSON, KELLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 2, 2025
KIDD, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
WONG, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 2, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski and nearby alternatives.

All Tennessee facilities
Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski
Pulaski, TNCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Meadowbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Pulaski, TN2,640 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore, LL
Ardmore, TN15.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, TN18.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Scott
Lawrenceburg, TN19.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Countryside Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center
Lawrenceburg, TN20.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood
Lewisburg, TN21.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski
Pulaski, TN · Current facility
—3/52/54/5None recorded
Meadowbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Pulaski, TN
2,640 ft3/54/51/5None recorded
Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore, LL
Ardmore, TN
15.7 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, TN
18.7 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Scott
Lawrenceburg, TN
19.3 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Countryside Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center
Lawrenceburg, TN
20.3 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood
Lewisburg, TN
21.1 mi4/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Tennessee is $7,452/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski had any health inspection violations?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 19, 2022). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 2.36 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.0%.
How many beds does Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski have?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski has 102 certified beds with an average of 89 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% 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, Pulaski?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 1 in Pulaski. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski?▾
On Google Maps, Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 9 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of National Healthcare Corporation

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