Nhc Healthcare, Springfield
608 8th Ave East · Springfield, TN · 37172 · 6153848453
107 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$122,070 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $122,070 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
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.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 15, 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 October 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C September 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C September 5, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | Fine | $122,070 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445088 · certified since October 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.