Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445013) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 624-1533 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga reports total nurse staffing of 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 51.0%.
NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record with CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. First approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification in 1967, the facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average of 175 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.0%.
On penalties: this facility has no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, this facility has no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average of 175 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall, health inspections, quality measures (QM), and staffing; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4236241533 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4236241533 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445013?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.