Skilled nursing · Chattanooga, TN

Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga

2700 PARKWOOD AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

3 / 5CMS 200 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 22%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Tennessee state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 9.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.38 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 57 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Tennessee DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.38

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

57%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

9.4%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Tennessee state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.38

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.53

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

57%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

38%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

9.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

21.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.9%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID445013

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds200

Avg residents182

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.38 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Tennessee DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga?

Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga appears in the record section above.

Does Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga use antipsychotic medications?

9.4 percent of long-stay residents at Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 21.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Tennessee state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga?

Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga is located at 2700 PARKWOOD AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Phone: (423) 624-1533. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga a special focus facility?

Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga compare to other Chattanooga skilled nursing facilities?

Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 78. The full Chattanooga directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Chattanooga directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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