NHC HEALTHCARE, MURFREESBORO – MURFREESBORO, TN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro

420 N UNIVERSITY ST, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-2602
181 beds
All Murfreesboro facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
83.33
Score /100
#2286
National Rank

#2286
of 14703 facilities
National
84.5% position
#49
of 303 in TN
State Rank
#3
of 8 in Rutherford
County Rank
#3
of 6 in Murfreesboro
City Rank
#1
of 3 in ZIP 37130
ZIP Rank






About Nhc Healthcare, MurfreesboroNhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro is located at 420 N University St, Murfreesboro, TN, reachable at (615) 893-2602. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 181.0 certified beds and serves an average of 116 residents per day. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation network (65 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1981-02-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro

Address

420 N University St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 181 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
83.33
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2286 of 14703 nationally – #49 of 303 in Tennessee

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro is a strong choice for families in the Murfreesboro, TN area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 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, Murfreesboro currently provides 3 hours 50 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 46 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have increased from 25 min/day (2022) to 46 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 61.9%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 50 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 29 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours35 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours46 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 26 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 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 SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $50,244. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 13.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,286
of 14,703
National
Top 16%
#49
of 303
TN State
Top 16% in TN
#3
of 8
️ Rutherford County
#3 of 8
#3
of 6
️ Murfreesboro
#3 of 6
#1
of 3
ZIP 37130
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro ranks 2286th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.3/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 49th out of 303 nursing homes. In Murfreesboro, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,050 nationally and RN hours rank #3,971 nationally (#51 in TN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TN State Rank Note
2022 3.91 #4,851 / 14,703 #87 / 303 Above average
2023 3.89 #4,748 / 14,703 #95 / 303 Above average
2024 3.83 #5,362 / 14,703 #95 / 303 Above average
2025 3.52 #8,618 / 14,703 #186 / 303 Below average
2026 3.83 #6,050 / 14,703 #106 / 303 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TN State Rank Note
2022 0.42 #10,445 / 14,703 #214 / 303 Below average
2023 0.41 #10,063 / 14,703 #205 / 303 Below average
2024 0.76 #3,732 / 14,703 #45 / 303 Above average
2025 0.66 #5,363 / 14,703 #83 / 303 Above average
2026 0.77 #3,971 / 14,703 #51 / 303 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1981-02-01. 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) 893-2602 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro 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 (3★), 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 83.3/100, placing it #2286 of 14703 facilities nationally and #49 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, Murfreesboro receives a reported average of 3 hours 50 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 46 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 35 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 29 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 26 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 61.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $50,244. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. 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 13.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro ranks 2286th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.3/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 49th out of 303 nursing homes. In Murfreesboro, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,050 nationally and RN hours rank #3,971 nationally (#51 in TN). Our composite quality score of 83.3/100 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 Murfreesboro, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/murfreesboro/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

420 N UNIVERSITY ST, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 181
Average Residents / Day 116 (65% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Rutherford County, TN
City Murfreesboro, TN
ZIP Code 37130
Approved Since February 1, 1981
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 445108
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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