Nhc Healthcare, Sequatchie
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 17 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is consistently praised for its cleanliness and professional nursing staff, making it a viable option for many families. However, you should be aware of reports regarding slow response times for assistance; we recommend asking management about their staffing ratios during weekends and evenings to ensure your loved one's needs will be met promptly.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
17 reviews on Google“NHC HealthCare, Sequatchie receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the cleanliness and nursing staff, while others report significant concerns regarding response times and patient dignity. While long-term care and rehab services are noted for being clean and well-maintained, multiple reviewers have highlighted issues with staff responsiveness and the bedside manner of certain employees.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Attentive and kind nursing staff
- Effective rehab services
Concerns
- Slow staff response times for assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Disrespectful or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 17 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that the facility has 110 residents, what is the current process for ensuring timely responses when a resident uses their call light or needs immediate assistance?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is a bit lower; how does the leadership team support the nursing staff to ensure they maintain a positive and respectful environment for all residents?
- 3With the recent health inspection results, what specific steps has the facility taken to address the identified deficiencies and improve overall care quality?
- 4Since the rehab services are highly regarded here, how do you integrate those therapy goals into the resident's daily routine and social activities?
- 5What protocols are in place for handling medical emergencies, especially during evening or weekend hours when staffing levels may fluctuate?
- 6How do you foster a culture of kindness and professional communication among the staff to ensure that every resident feels heard and respected?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The facility was built probably in the '90's and the rooms are small and crowded, although the place is clean and the staff is friendly. It often takes 15-30 minutes to get an assistant to show up, depending on the time of day, and day of the week.”
“The faculty was all so kind and treated both family members with the up most respect & care. The facility is also kept clean and doesn’t smell . The faculty always answered any questions we had .”
“Very clean and well kept facility! Nursing staff gets an A+!!!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
NHC Healthcare Sequatchie has a relatively clean federal inspection record with 6 deficiencies across 2 surveys, all corrected by the facility. The most recent 2023 survey identified issues with food safety and storage, infection control procedures, resident financial notifications, care planning coordination, and accident prevention. An earlier 2019 survey found emergency communication deficiencies. All violations have been addressed with correction dates provided.
Feb 8, 2023Routine5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 16, 2019Routine1
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Nhc Healthcare, Sequatchie
for profit
Chain Affiliation
National Healthcare Corporation
69 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.9/5 · Rank 26 of 65
Ownership & Management
Owners
Nhc/delaware INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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