NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge

Nursing Home · Oak Ridge, TN

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number445128

Contact & location

300 Laboratory RD
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Anderson County
Phone
(865) 482-7698
ZIP code
37831 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
128
Residents per day
104.6 (82% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
National Health Corporation
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, avg 4.0★)
Medicare certified since
March 26, 1979
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
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
3.86 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.73 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.00 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.13 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.14 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
57.5 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
9 health · 3 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-19 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-30
2023-11-29 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 2024-01-13
2023-11-29 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-13
2023-11-29 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 2024-01-13
2023-11-29 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 2024-01-13
2023-11-29 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-13
2023-11-29 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-13
2020-03-11 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 2020-04-25

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
National Health Corp Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Trust (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Adams, Don (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nason JR., Howard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Health Corp Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Shawn (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tennessee Healthcare Advisors, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ussery, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ussery, Robert (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Adams, Don (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Boardwine, Crystal (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nason JR., Howard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Jeffrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Shawn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tennessee Healthcare Advisors, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ussery, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge?

NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge has a 4-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, Oak Ridge have?

It has 128 certified beds and cares for about 105 residents per day.

Has NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge been fined?

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

Who owns NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge?

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, Oak Ridge?

(865) 482-7698. The facility is located at 300 Laboratory RD, Oak Ridge, TN 37831.

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