About Nhc Healthcare, Johnson CityNhc Healthcare, Johnson City is located at 3209 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN, reachable at (423) 282-3311. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 167.0 certified beds and serves an average of 154 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. Notably, Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in TN.
#1348 of 14703 nationally – #24 of 303 in Tennessee
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City is a strong choice for families in the Johnson City, TN area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. 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
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 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, Johnson City currently provides 3 hours 50 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is 28.9%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 50 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 24 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 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 23 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours11 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, Johnson City 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, Johnson City ranks 1348th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 86.1/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 24th out of 303 nursing homes. In Johnson City, it ranks 1st out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,051 nationally and RN hours rank #10,220 nationally (#222 in TN).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
3.81
#5,552 / 14,703
#102 / 303
Above average
2023
3.78
#5,532 / 14,703
#118 / 303
Above average
2024
3.70
#6,374 / 14,703
#126 / 303
Above average
2025
3.75
#6,500 / 14,703
#126 / 303
Above average
2026
3.83
#6,051 / 14,703
#107 / 303
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
0.66
#5,761 / 14,703
#83 / 303
Above average
2023
0.56
#6,983 / 14,703
#111 / 303
Above average
2024
0.54
#7,370 / 14,703
#122 / 303
Below average
2025
0.52
#8,017 / 14,703
#163 / 303
Below average
2026
0.43
#10,220 / 14,703
#222 / 303
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City 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 (423) 282-3311 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City 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 (5★), 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 86.1/100, placing it #1348 of 14703 facilities nationally and #24 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, Johnson City receives a reported average of 3 hours 50 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 26 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 24 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 23 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 28.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City 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 3.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City ranks 1348th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 86.1/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 24th out of 303 nursing homes. In Johnson City, it ranks 1st out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,051 nationally and RN hours rank #10,220 nationally (#222 in TN). Our composite quality score of 86.1/100 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 Johnson City, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/johnson-city/
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