Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski
Pulaski, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445101) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 363-3572 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Pulaski has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Pulaski reports total nurse staffing of about 3.8 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Pulaski has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Pulaski is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1972 and maintains 102 certified beds, with an average of 89 residents. It is part of National Healthcare Corporation, a chain of 69 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, NHC Healthcare, Pulaski holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measures rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.79913 hours per resident per day, including 0.75415 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on file.
There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Pulaski has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.8 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a 41.0% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 102 certified beds and an average of 89 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
NHC Healthcare, Pulaski is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of National Healthcare Corporation, a chain of 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 August 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care and performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 9313633572 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9313633572 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445101?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.