Nhc Healthcare, Smithville

Assisted LivingNursing Home

825 Fisher Ave Po Box 549
Smithville, TN 37166 · De Kalb County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 2.5 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

3Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
9Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$228,511Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: May 21, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
April 11, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
April 11, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
April 11, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.94 hours · state avg 3.82, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.72 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.35 hours · state avg 3.32
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
43.8% · state avg 48.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
41.7%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Tennessee, Medicaid long-term care is provided through TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Services and Supports.

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Pricing

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What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Applying & contacting

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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
National Healthcare Corporation
Legal business name
Nhc Healthcare-Smithville LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
BIDWELL, GREGORYCORPORATE OFFICER—
BIDWELL, GREGORYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—
BIDWELL, GREGORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
BLACKROCK INCADP OF THE SNF—
DODSON, VICKIADP OF THE SNF—
DODSON, VICKIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
KIDD, BRIANADP OF THE SNF—
KIDD, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNF—
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNF—
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
445116
Certified beds
114
Average residents per day
85.1
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
June 2, 1977
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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