Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport
Kingsport, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445517) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 480-7048 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Kingsport has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Kingsport reports 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Kingsport has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Kingsport is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 90 beds and had an average of 80.9 residents, and has been federally certified since December 2014. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company.
According to CMS Care Compare data, NHC Healthcare, Kingsport holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.52601 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81544 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
This facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership within 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, Kingsport has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.52601 hours per resident per day, with 0.81544 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 34.1%. CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
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 in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 90 beds and had an average of 80.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC 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 December 23, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 4234807048 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 4234807048 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445517?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.