Nhc Healthcare, Somerville
Somerville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445119) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,520
Phone: (901) 465-9861 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Somerville holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Somerville reports 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
NHC Healthcare, Somerville has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,520.00, with no payment denials. 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, Somerville is a for-profit nursing home located in Somerville, Fayette County, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1977. The facility has 72 certified beds with an average of 69.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.95541 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.74410 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,520.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
This facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Somerville has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 3.95541 hours per resident per day, including 0.74410 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and 37.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,520.00 and no payment denials.
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 in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 72 certified beds with an average of 69.2 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 has been certified since July 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (901) 465-9861 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (901) 465-9861 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/445119?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.