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NHC HEALTHCARE, COOKEVILLE

815 SOUTH WALNUT AVENUE, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Score: 87 / 100

Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Cookeville, Tennessee, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 87/100, it ranks in the top 10% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville is near the national average, with 4.09 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.19 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.45 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.55 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Feb 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 4, 2020 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 5, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 2.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
104
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3