Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville
815 South Walnut Avenue · Cookeville, TN · 38501 · 9315285516
104 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 18, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 6, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445110 · certified since January 28, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.