NHC HEALTHCARE, PULASKI – PULASKI, TN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski

993 E COLLEGE ST, Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-3572
102 beds
All Pulaski facilities
3.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
79.67
Score /100
#3845
National Rank

#3845
of 14703 facilities
National
73.9% position
#87
of 303 in TN
State Rank
#1
of 3 in Giles
County Rank
#1
of 2 in Pulaski
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 38478
ZIP Rank






About Nhc Healthcare, PulaskiNhc Healthcare, Pulaski is located at 993 E College St, Pulaski, TN, reachable at (931) 363-3572. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 102.0 certified beds and serves an average of 91 residents per day. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation network (65 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1972-08-01. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski

Address

993 E College St, Pulaski, TN 38478

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

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
79.67
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#3845 of 14703 nationally – #87 of 303 in Tennessee

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski offers a mid-range care option in Pulaski, TN. 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

3 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 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, Pulaski currently provides 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 41 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 51.5%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 44 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 16 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours47 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours41 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours8 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) Hours32 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 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $15,802. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
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 56.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#3,845
of 14,703
National
Top 26%
#87
of 303
TN State
Top 29% in TN
#1
of 3
️ Giles County
Best in county
#1
of 2
️ Pulaski
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 38478
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski ranks 3845th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.7/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 87th out of 303 nursing homes. In Pulaski, 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 #6,839 nationally and RN hours rank #5,223 nationally (#81 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 4.24 #3,088 / 14,703 #41 / 303 Top 25%
2023 3.96 #4,329 / 14,703 #83 / 303 Above average
2024 3.75 #5,977 / 14,703 #110 / 303 Above average
2025 3.66 #7,291 / 14,703 #151 / 303 Above average
2026 3.74 #6,839 / 14,703 #132 / 303 Above average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank TN State Rank Note
2022 0.77 #4,227 / 14,703 #44 / 303 Above average
2023 0.73 #4,213 / 14,703 #49 / 303 Above average
2024 0.95 #2,052 / 14,703 #28 / 303 Top 25%
2025 0.90 #2,564 / 14,703 #28 / 303 Top 25%
2026 0.68 #5,223 / 14,703 #81 / 303 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1972-08-01. 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 (931) 363-3572 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), 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 79.7/100, placing it #3845 of 14703 facilities nationally and #87 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, Pulaski receives a reported average of 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 41 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 47 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 16 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 18 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 51.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $15,802. 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 56.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski ranks 3845th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.7/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 87th out of 303 nursing homes. In Pulaski, 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 #6,839 nationally and RN hours rank #5,223 nationally (#81 in TN). Our composite quality score of 79.7/100 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 Pulaski, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/pulaski/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

993 E COLLEGE ST, Pulaski, TN 38478
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LLC
Legal Name

NHC HEALTHCARE-PULASKI, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 102
Average Residents / Day 91 (90% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Giles County, TN
City Pulaski, TN
ZIP Code 38478
Approved Since August 1, 1972
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 445101
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 –
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