Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445110) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 528-5516 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC HealthCare, Cookeville has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
NHC HealthCare, Cookeville reports total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
NHC HealthCare, Cookeville has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
NHC HealthCare, Cookeville is a 104-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, with an average of 100.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 28, 1976. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.09, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so the current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a 40.0% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 104 certified beds and an average of 100.5 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 includes 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 28, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 overall, 4 on health inspections, 5 on quality measures, and 3 on staffing.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9315285516 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9315285516 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 review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445110?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.