4 out of 5 stars overall. NHC Healthcare, Sequatchie has strong quality measures and no fines in the last 24 months, but staffing is a concern at 3.83 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; health inspections are 3 out of 5 stars and staffing is 2 out of 5 stars.
Last inspection: February 8, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8253.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.35
Licensed practical nurses
1.07
Nurse aides
2.40
Weekend nursing
3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.8%8.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%7.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%5.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%4.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%4.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.4%31.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.8%4.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.3%6.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%99.3%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to notify residents about certain money balances and to return resident funds when someone was discharged, evicted, or died. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 569 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — 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 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 68 homes · 4 stars avg
Occupancy
94.9 residents on an average day (86% of 110 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 47 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.