Nhc Healthcare, Sequatchie
Dunlap, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445126) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 949-4651 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Sequatchie in Dunlap, TN has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Sequatchie reports total nurse staffing of 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.6%.
NHC Healthcare, Sequatchie has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Sequatchie is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Dunlap, Sequatchie County, Tennessee. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1978 and maintains 110 certified beds, with an average of 88.6 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Total nurse staffing hours average 4.14 per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials for this facility.
The facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent data vintage available at time of compilation. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail 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?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, 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 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 46.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 110 certified beds with an average daily census of 88.6 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 nationally with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 31, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 5 for quality measures, and 3 for staffing.
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 4239494651 and verify 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 4239494651 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445126?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.