Nhc Healthcare, Sequatchie
Dunlap, Sequatchie County, Tennessee · CCN 445126 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, chain average 4 stars)
CMS rates Nhc Healthcare, Sequatchie 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 110 certified beds, 89 residents a day on average. 7 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.14169 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.42322 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.4544 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.6% (registered nurses 40%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0576 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-14 |
| 2023-02-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-02-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-02-08 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0569 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-02-08 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-20 |
| 2023-02-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-15 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2010-01-20 |
| National Health Corporation Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-06-02 |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-24 |
| Vanguard Group Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2006-11-30 |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2000-07-01 |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2000-07-01 |
| Nhc-Op Lp Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2000-07-01 |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2017-01-01 |
| Park, Jung Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-29 |
| Reynolds, Randy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-29 |
| Bidwell, Gregory Individual | corporate officer | — | 2000-07-01 |
| Bidwell, Gregory Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2000-07-01 |
| Bidwell, Gregory Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2000-07-01 |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-01-01 |
| Mears, Beverly Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2005-03-25 |
| Park, Jung Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-01-19 |
| Reynolds, Randy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-04-01 |
| Ussery, Robert Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-01-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Sequatchie County.