NHC Healthcare, Pulaski

Nursing Home · Pulaski, TN

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number445101

Contact & location

993 E College ST
Pulaski, TN 38478
Giles County
Phone
(931) 363-3572
ZIP code
38478 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
102
Residents per day
89.0 (87% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
NHC Healthcare-Pulaski, LLC
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, avg 4.0★)
Medicare certified since
August 1, 1972
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.80 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.75 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.69 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.36 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.46 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.0 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
14.3 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
October 19, 2022
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
7 health · 2 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2022-10-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2022-12-03
2022-10-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2022-12-03
2022-10-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-12-03
2022-10-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-12-03
2022-10-19 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-12-03
2022-10-19 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-12-03
2019-10-09 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-11-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Blackrock INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jefferson, Kelley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Health Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanguard Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wong, Douglas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bidwell, Charles (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bidwell, Charles (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Bidwell, Charles (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Jefferson, Kelley (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Alysson (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shelly, Timothy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ussery, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wong, Douglas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of NHC Healthcare, Pulaski?

NHC Healthcare, Pulaski has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Tennessee.

How many beds does NHC Healthcare, Pulaski have?

It has 102 certified beds and cares for about 89 residents per day.

Has NHC Healthcare, Pulaski been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns NHC Healthcare, Pulaski?

It is part of National Healthcare Corporation and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of NHC Healthcare, Pulaski?

(931) 363-3572. The facility is located at 993 E College ST, Pulaski, TN 38478.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.