Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 6 problems at Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  Inspected February 2025. Corrected by February 20, 2025.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Inspected February 2025. Corrected by February 21, 2025.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Inspected February 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.