NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE
308 LAKE DRIVE, Somerville, TN 38068
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE is a 72-bed for-profit nursing facility in Somerville, 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 (10.2%) is below the Tennessee average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 72 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.7% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (41% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — about the same as the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 10.2% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (55% 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, SOMERVILLE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE with other nursing homes in Somerville.
What keeps NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE'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 is NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.7% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 5.0% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 72 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NHC HEALTHCARE, SOMERVILLE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Somerville
Somerville sits in Fayette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 8,652 (21.3%)
- Median age
- 46.2 years
- Median household income
- $63,618
- Median home value
- $218,600
Demographics for Fayette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Somerville.
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