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Nhc Healthcare, Scott
2380 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
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 49 beds, Nhc Healthcare, Scott serves Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County, Tennessee and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1977.
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 4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.2 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 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 60.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lawrence Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 4 | 7 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.2 | 8.2 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.3% | 42.4% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 8 Apr 2026, 16 Mar 2022.
Severity mix: D ×2 E ×1 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2022 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2019 |
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 60.3%, RNs 30.8%; 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 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.2% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.1% | 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: Nhc Healthcare-Scott Llc. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2010 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2006 |
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 Lawrence County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Lawrenceburg | Lawrenceburg | 96 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7.3 | — | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Countryside Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center | Lawrenceburg | 162 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 9.3 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Lawrence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nhc Healthcare, Scott been cited for?
4 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, Scott been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Scott compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nhc Healthcare, Scott?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include National Healthcare Corporation and Nhc-Op LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare, Scott last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Oct 2023; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Apr 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.