Nursing home

Nhc Healthcare, Smithville

825 Fisher Ave, Smithville, TN, 37166

CMS ownership records associate this facility with National Healthcare Corporation · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Nhc Healthcare, Smithville, with 10 inspection citations on record (3 higher severity). Federal records include $228,511 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
114
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
De Kalb Co. avg 3Tennessee avg 2.99This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. De Kalb Co. avg: 3. Tennessee avg: 2.99.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

10
Citations on record
3
Higher severity (G–L)
7
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12018
72024
22025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $228,511 total · Apr 11, 2024
  1. Apr 11, 2024$228,511

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 40 days total · Apr 11, 2024
  1. Apr 11, 202440 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)10.28%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0.76%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.35%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Nhc/Delaware IncINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bidwell, GregoryMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Bidwell, GregoryCORPORATE OFFICER
National Healthcare CorporationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Nhc-Op LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bidwell, GregoryOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dodson, VickiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kidd, BrianOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Panter, LoriOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sherwood, WilliamOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ussery, RobertOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Vaden, RyanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Blackrock IncADP OF THE SNF
National Health CorporationADP OF THE SNF
National Healthcare CorporationADP OF THE SNF
Vanguard Group IncADP OF THE SNF
Dodson, VickiADP OF THE SNF
Kidd, BrianADP OF THE SNF
Sherwood, WilliamADP OF THE SNF
Vaden, RyanADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near De Kalb County.

825 Fisher Ave, Smithville
De Kalb County · TN · 37166
114 certified beds35.9492, -85.8200

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood
CCN 445002
Lewisburg, TN433Not shown$0
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson
CCN 445004
Dickson, TN544Not shown$0
Siskin Subacute West
CCN 445008
Chattanooga, TN215Not shown$93,919
Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga
CCN 445013
Chattanooga, TN331Not shown$0
Asbury Place at Maryville
CCN 445017
Maryville, TN121Shown$0
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City
CCN 445024
Johnson City, TN553Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Nhc Healthcare, Smithville's CMS rating?

Nhc Healthcare, Smithville has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Nhc Healthcare, Smithville located?

Nhc Healthcare, Smithville is located at 825 Fisher Ave, Smithville, TN, 37166 in De Kalb County, and CMS lists 114 certified beds.

Does Nhc Healthcare, Smithville have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $228,511 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Nhc Healthcare, Smithville over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Nhc Healthcare, Smithville's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Nhc Healthcare, Smithville's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 1 facilities in De Kalb County, and 2.99 across Tennessee. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Nhc Healthcare, Smithville's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Nhc Healthcare, Smithville's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
445116
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
114
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 10 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 27, 20250644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 3, 2025
Feb 27, 20250842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 12, 2025
Apr 11, 20240600KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 19, 2024
Apr 11, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2024
Apr 11, 20240656GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2024
Apr 11, 20240689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2024
Apr 11, 20240726DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2024
Apr 11, 20240730DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2024
Apr 11, 20240867DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2024
Oct 31, 20180684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2018

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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