Skilled nursing · Johnson City, TN

Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City

3209 BRISTOL HWY, Johnson City, TN 37601

5 / 5CMS 167 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 5%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Tennessee state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 18.5 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.47 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 29 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

0.47

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

29%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

18.5%

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★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.47

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.81

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

29%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

36%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

18.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

33.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.9%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID445024

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds167

Avg residents156

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 33%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
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, Johnson City?

Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 3 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, Johnson City been cited for resident harm?

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

Does Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City use antipsychotic medications?

18.5 percent of long-stay residents at Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 33.3 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, Johnson City's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Tennessee state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City?

Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City is located at 3209 BRISTOL HWY, Johnson City, TN 37601. Phone: (423) 282-3311. 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, Johnson City a special focus facility?

Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City 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, Johnson City's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City 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, Johnson City compare to other Johnson City skilled nursing facilities?

Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95. The full Johnson City directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Johnson City directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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