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National Healthcare Corporation
69 nursing homes · 8 states · 8,599 beds
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National Healthcare Corporation at a glance
- Nursing homes
- 69
- States
- 8
- Licensed beds
- 8,599
- Average rating
- 3.9★
- Rated 4★ or better
- 67%
Is National Healthcare Corporation a good nursing home group?
Across 69 rated homes, National Healthcare Corporation averages 3.9★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 67% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 16% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.
National Healthcare Corporation quality vs. the national average
Across the 69 homes with an official inspection rating, National Healthcare Corporation averages 3.9★. 67% are rated 4★ or better, and 16% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.
| Measure | National Healthcare Corporation | National average |
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| Average rating | 3.9★ | 3.0★ |
| Homes rated 4★ or better | 67% | 40% |
| Homes rated 1–2★ | 16% | 41% |
How National Healthcare Corporation’s homes are distributed
- 5★28
- 4★18
- 3★12
- 2★11
- 1★0
National Healthcare Corporation nursing home ratings by state
Where National Healthcare Corporation operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.
| State | Homes | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 37 | 3.9★ |
| South Carolina | 16 | 4.1★ |
| Missouri | 9 | 3.9★ |
| Alabama | 2 | 3.5★ |
| Georgia | 2 | 3.5★ |
| Kentucky | 1 | 2.0★ |
| North Carolina | 1 | 2.0★ |
| Virginia | 1 | 5.0★ |
Highest-rated National Healthcare Corporation homes
The best-rated National Healthcare Corporation nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.
Lowest-rated National Healthcare Corporation homes
The lowest-rated National Healthcare Corporation homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.
About National Healthcare Corporation
National HealthCare Corporation, also known as NHC, is a U.S.-based, publicly traded company providing a continuum of senior care services. Its offerings include skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, behavioral health hospitals, homecare, and hospice services. The company also provides support services like management, accounting, insurance, and leases real estate to third‑party operators.
NHC began operations in 1971, and since then it has steadily expanded its footprint. It is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. As of the end of 2025, NHC operated facilities and agencies across nine states, concentrated in the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S.
NHC is publicly listed on the NYSE American exchange under the symbol NHC, making it a publicly held company. Its corporate structure includes ownership and management of a mix of facility types, and it also leases property to other operators. Notably, on August 1, 2024, NHC acquired the White Oak portfolio, expanding its footprint in North and South Carolina by adding 15 skilled nursing, two assisted living, and four independent living facilities.
NHC supports a broad care spectrum — from nursing and rehabilitative care to memory care, home care, behavioral health, and hospice. It also offers complementary services such as pharmacy, rehabilitation service companies, and management/accounting solutions for other post‑acute operators.
- Founded
- 1971
- Headquarters
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Website
- www.nhccare.com
Leadership
- Robert G. AdamsChairman of the Board
- Stephen F. FlattPresident & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Tim ShellyPrincipal Operating Officer (POO)
- B. Anderson "Andy" FlattSenior Vice President & Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Brian F. KiddSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Vicki DodsonSenior Vice President, Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- Josh A. McCrearySenior Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel
Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.
Where National Healthcare Corporation operates
National Healthcare Corporation runs nursing homes in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, and 4 more states. Pick a state to see every National Healthcare Corporation home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.
All homes National Healthcare Corporation runs
Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.
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- Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport
5★ official rating · 90 beds
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- Nhc Healthcare, Farragut
4★ official rating · 106 beds
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- Nhc Healthcare, Mcminnville
5★ official rating · 115 beds
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- Nhc Place at the Trace
4★ official rating · 90 beds
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3★ official rating · 107 beds
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Frequently asked questions about National Healthcare Corporation
- How many nursing homes does National Healthcare Corporation operate?
- National Healthcare Corporation operates 69 nursing homes across 8 states with about 8,599 licensed beds in total.
- What states does National Healthcare Corporation operate in?
- National Healthcare Corporation runs nursing homes in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, and 4 more states. Its largest presence is in Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri.
- Is National Healthcare Corporation a good nursing home group?
- Across 69 rated homes, National Healthcare Corporation averages 3.9★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 67% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 16% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
- Where is National Healthcare Corporation headquartered?
- National Healthcare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
- How are these ratings determined?
- The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.