NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD
608 8TH AVE EAST, Springfield, TN 37172
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD is a 107-bed for-profit nursing facility in Springfield, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.1%) is below the Tennessee average of 16.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 107 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Springfield, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.1% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (46% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.1% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (42% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
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, SPRINGFIELD
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD with other nursing homes in Springfield.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.1% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD's rating advantage in Springfield?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Springfield
Springfield sits in Robertson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 10,431 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $66,088
- Median home value
- $215,900
Demographics for Robertson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Springfield.
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