Nhc Healthcare, Franklin

216 Fairground St · Franklin, TN · 37064 · 6157900154

80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Healthcare Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

$62,491 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

64% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 63
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.393.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.530.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.18≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year64%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $62,491

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected November 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected November 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected November 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2018

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

    Corrected January 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 20, 2018

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 31, 2019 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 24, 2025Fine$62,491

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445127 · certified since July 14, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.