NHC Healthcare, Smithville
Nursing Home · Smithville, TN
CMS certification number445116
Contact & location
825 Fisher Ave PO Box 549Smithville, TN 37166
De Kalb County
- Phone
- (615) 597-4284
- ZIP code
- 37166 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 114
- Residents per day
- 84.1 (74% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- NHC Healthcare-Smithville LLC
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, avg 4.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 2, 1977
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.82 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.61 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.44 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.37 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.2 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 27, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 18 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-27 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2024-04-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-11 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
| 2024-04-11 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
| 2018-10-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-11-30 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $228,511 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-11 | Payment Denial | 40 days payment denial |
| 2024-04-11 | Fine | $228,511 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blackrock INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dodson, Vicki (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kidd, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| National Health Corporation (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| National Healthcare Corporation (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sherwood, William (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vaden, Ryan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanguard Group INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bidwell, Gregory (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nhc/Delaware INC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bidwell, Gregory (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bidwell, Gregory (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dodson, Vicki (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kidd, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| National Healthcare Corporation (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nhc-Op LP (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Panter, Lori (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sherwood, William (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ussery, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vaden, Ryan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of NHC Healthcare, Smithville?
NHC Healthcare, Smithville 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, Smithville have?
It has 114 certified beds and cares for about 84 residents per day.
Has NHC Healthcare, Smithville been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $228,511 in the last three years.
Who owns NHC Healthcare, Smithville?
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, Smithville?
(615) 597-4284. The facility is located at 825 Fisher Ave PO Box 549, Smithville, TN 37166.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.