NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON
812 CHARLOTTE ST, Dickson, TN 37055
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON is a 191-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dickson, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (12.0%) is below the Tennessee average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 191 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dickson, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (47% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON with other nursing homes in Dickson.
What keeps NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 12.0% here versus 22.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 191 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON's rating advantage in Dickson?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Dickson
Dickson sits in Dickson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 8,513 (16.0%)
- Median age
- 38.8 years
- Median household income
- $57,804
- Median home value
- $183,300
Demographics for Dickson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dickson.
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