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Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro
420 N University St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 181 beds, Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro serves Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1981.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 7, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 3.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 56.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rutherford Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 21 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 3.9 | 23.5 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.7% | 57.4% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Mar 2026, 20 Feb 2020.
Severity mix: D ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.7%, RNs 42.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.9% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.4% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: National Health Corporation. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Health Corp Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/30/1986 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| Tennessee Healthcare Advisors, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| National Health Corp Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Trust | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/1986 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| Tennessee Healthcare Advisors, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Rutherford County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stones River Manor, Inc | Murfreesboro | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 50.0 | — | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Adamsplace, LLC | Murfreesboro | 40 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Stone River Post Acute | Murfreesboro | 68 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 23.5 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Community Care of Rutherford | Murfreesboro | 131 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 16.0 | — | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Smyrna Care Center | Smyrna | 125 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 24.0 | $175K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Tennessee Veterans Home | Murfreesboro | 140 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 16.4 | $193K | 6 May 2026 |
| The Waters of Smyrna, LLC | Smyrna | 91 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 39.6 | $98K | 21 Jun 2024 |
All 8 facilities in Rutherford County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro been cited for?
7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include National Health Corp Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Trust, National Healthcare Corporation and Nhc-Op LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Aug 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.