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NHC Healthcare, Scott
2380 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 · Lawrence County · (931) 762-9418
49 certified beds, about 53 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 445117 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 8, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Tennessee average is 4.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since May 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.98 hours per resident per day, against 3.80 across Tennessee and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.81 of those hours.
60.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Tennessee average 48.9%).
CMS links it to National Healthcare Corporation, an affiliated group of 71 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 4 health citations on file.
April 8, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
October 13, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, record review, facility document, and interview, the facility failed to submit a five-day investigative summary to the State related to an allegation of neglect for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for abuse/neglect.
March 16, 2022Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, policy review, Work Summary Report review, Screening Log review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure practices to prevent the spread of infection were maintained to ensure all staff who enter the facility completed the screening process for the prevention and potential spread of COVID-19 when 26 of 174 staff members (Registered Nurse (RN) #1, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1, #2, #3, and #4, Respiratory Therapist (RT) #1, Social Worker #1, Maintenance #1, Receptionist #1 and #2, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) #1, #2, and #3, Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) #1 and #2, Physical Therapist (PT) #1, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5, Temporary Nurse Assistant (TNA) #1 and #2, and Dietary Staff #1, #2, and #3) failed to complete the screening log prior to working 4 of [...]
May 1, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility and failed to ensure meal trays were served under sanitary conditions when 3 of 7 (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) # 1, #2, and #3) staff members failed to perform proper hand hygiene during dining.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to store an ice scoop under sanitary conditions for 1 of 2 (200 Hall) ice storage areas and failed to ensure practices were followed to maintain infection control for 1 of 1 (Resident #25) sampled residents observed during perineal care.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on April 8, 2026.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.98 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.81 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.29 | 3.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.97 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 60.3% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.8% | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.23 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.26 on weekdays and 3.29 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.06 in April to June 2025 to 3.98 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.98 | 0.81 | 4.26 | 3.29 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 53 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.78 | 0.88 | 4.04 | 3.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.92 | 0.93 | 4.17 | 3.26 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.06 | 0.95 | 4.32 | 3.40 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 52 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Tennessee, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.56 | 3.95 | 3.27 | 4.0% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.9 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.4 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.2 | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.5 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NHC HEALTHCARE-SCOTT LLC. CMS links this home to National Healthcare Corporation, a group of 71 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell, Charles | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/15/2021 | |
| Bidwell, Charles | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/15/2021 | |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2000 | |
| NHC-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2000 | |
| Bidwell, Charles | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/15/2021 | |
| Dieringer, Nicholas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/04/2024 | |
| Dodson, Vicki | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Jones, Jason | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/10/2013 | |
| Kidd, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Lopp, Tisha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/24/2014 | |
| Shelly, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2024 | |
| Ussery, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/20/2010 | |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/02/2025 | |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/30/2006 | |
| Dieringer, Nicholas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/02/2025 | |
| Dodson, Vicki | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Jones, Jason | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/02/2025 | |
| Kidd, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 16, 2022: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 13, 2023: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 1, 2019: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.29 hours per resident per day, below the Tennessee average of 3.31.
Other nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare, Lawrenceburg Lawrenceburg, 1.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Countryside Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center Lawrenceburg, 1.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- NHC Healthcare, Pulaski Pulaski, 19.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Meadowbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Pulaski, 19.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Mt Pleasant Healthcare and Rehabilitation Mount Pleasant, 19.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Lewis Park Post Acute Hohenwald, 21 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Waynesboro Post Acute & Rehabilitation Waynesboro, 23.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
Tennessee contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Tennessee. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Department of Disability and Aging, 877-236-0013. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is NHC Healthcare, Scott's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates NHC Healthcare, Scott 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did NHC Healthcare, Scott get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 8, 2026. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
- Has NHC Healthcare, Scott been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does NHC Healthcare, Scott accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns NHC Healthcare, Scott?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers, and links the home to National Healthcare Corporation. Legal business name: NHC HEALTHCARE-SCOTT LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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