Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski
993 E College St, Pulaski, TN 38478
Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski is a nursing home in Pulaski, Tennessee. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (931) 363-3572
- Last standard health inspection
- August 26, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 102
- Residents per day, on average
- 86
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Nhc Healthcare-Pulaski, LLC
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Tennessee average (7 vs 14).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 19, 2022 from $7,901 to $3,950.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on October 19, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
9 of 303 Tennessee homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2019.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 9, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2019.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on October 9, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2019.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/08/2024
- NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
- NHC-OP LPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
- BIDWELL, CHARLESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/15/2021
- DODSON, VICKIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2019
- JEFFERSON, KELLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/02/2024
- KIDD, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- NELSON, ALYSSONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/30/2022
- SHELLY, TIMOTHYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/12/2024
- USSERY, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- WONG, DOUGLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2017
Questions
When was Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski last inspected?
CMS lists August 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since October 9, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.