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Nhc Healthcare, Springfield
608 8th Ave East, Springfield, TN 37172
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.
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Springfield, Tennessee, certified for 107 beds and caring for about 90 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 7, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $79K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.6%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Robertson Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 14 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.1 | 13.1 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.6% | 54.6% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $79,346 | $26,407 | $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: 3 Dec 2025, 5 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×8 E ×1 F ×1 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2025 | Fine | $79,346 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.6%, 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 | 16.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 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 | 19.2% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.1% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Nhc Healthcare-Springfield Llc. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| 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 | 07/01/2000 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2017 |
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 Robertson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White House Health Care Inc | White House | 84 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8.3 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| The Waters of Springfield LLC | Springfield | 66 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 30.3 | $26K | 23 Feb 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Robertson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nhc Healthcare, Springfield been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Springfield been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $79K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Springfield compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nhc Healthcare, Springfield?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC, Nhc/Delaware Inc and National Healthcare Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare, Springfield last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Dec 2025.
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.