About Nhc Healthcare, DicksonNhc Healthcare, Dickson is located at 812 Charlotte St, Dickson, TN, reachable at (615) 446-8046. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 191.0 certified beds and serves an average of 179 residents per day. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation network (65 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1967-01-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#1896 of 14703 nationally – #39 of 303 in Tennessee
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson is a strong choice for families in the Dickson, TN area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightNhc Healthcare, Dickson currently provides 3 hours 49 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 39 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 42.0% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 49 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 17 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours53 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours39 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 18 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryNhc Healthcare, Dickson has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Dickson ranks 1896th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.4/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 39th out of 303 nursing homes. In Dickson, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,117 nationally and RN hours rank #5,794 nationally (#92 in TN).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
4.12
#3,632 / 14,703
#56 / 303
Top 25%
2023
4.11
#3,533 / 14,703
#63 / 303
Top 25%
2024
3.96
#4,457 / 14,703
#76 / 303
Above average
2025
3.91
#5,166 / 14,703
#90 / 303
Above average
2026
3.82
#6,117 / 14,703
#112 / 303
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
0.47
#9,414 / 14,703
#187 / 303
Below average
2023
0.50
#8,117 / 14,703
#149 / 303
Below average
2024
0.64
#5,418 / 14,703
#79 / 303
Above average
2025
0.65
#5,472 / 14,703
#86 / 303
Above average
2026
0.65
#5,794 / 14,703
#92 / 303
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1967-01-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (615) 446-8046 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 84.4/100, placing it #1896 of 14703 facilities nationally and #39 of 303 in Tennessee. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Nhc Healthcare, Dickson receives a reported average of 3 hours 49 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 39 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 53 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 17 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 18 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 42.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 19.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Dickson ranks 1896th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.4/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 39th out of 303 nursing homes. In Dickson, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,117 nationally and RN hours rank #5,794 nationally (#92 in TN). Our composite quality score of 84.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Dickson, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/dickson/
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