Nhc Healthcare, Springfield
Springfield, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445088) · 107 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $79,346
Phone: (615) 384-8453 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Springfield has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Springfield reports 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.6%.
NHC Healthcare, Springfield has 1 federal fine on record totaling $79,346.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Springfield is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Springfield, Tennessee (Robertson County), first approved for participation on October 1, 1973. The facility is certified for 107 beds and has an average daily census of 89.6 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and 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, this facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 54.6% annually.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $79,346.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; refer to Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Springfield has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below 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 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 54.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $79,346.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 107 beds with an average daily census of 89.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company 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 October 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6153848453 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6153848453 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 most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445088?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.