The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
NHC Springfield
Registered name: NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD
SPRINGFIELD, TN · Medicare-certified · 107 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
NHC Springfield in Springfield, TN has a 2 out of 5 star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score and a recent abuse citation. Staffing is 3 stars but reported nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $122,070 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5018 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $122,070recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5018.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.56
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 3.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
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
7.1%9.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%5.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.9%11.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.6%11.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—19.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.9%26.9%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%2.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.6%17.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%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
—86.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80%98.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—41.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
34.5%87.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $122,070 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $122,070 in total fines.
- $122,070
Federal fine
Sep 15, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 69 homes · 3.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 89.6 residents on an average day (84% of 107 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 years
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.