The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Nursing home report
NHC Murfreesboro
Registered name: NHC HEALTHCARE, MURFREESBORO
MURFREESBORO, TN · Medicare-certified · 181 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Overall 5 of 5 stars. NHC Murfreesboro has strong inspection and quality ratings, no fines in the last 24 months, but staffing is lower than the federal benchmark (3.85 vs 4.1 hours per resident day) and the staffing rating is 3 of 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8457 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8457.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51
- Nurse aides
- 2.50
- Weekend nursing
- 3.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.8%9.9%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.9%0.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%4.1%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.1%15.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12%22.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.9%25.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.3%7.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.1%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%99.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to give an adequate reason and proper information when transferring or discharging a resident. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 622 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited February 2020 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 69 homes · 3.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 117.9 residents on an average day (65% of 181 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.