Lynn Harmon
Apr 2026
They have taken excellent care of my daddy.
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 110
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 110
- Inspections
- View history (9 citations)
- Physician coverage
- Single facility doctor, weekly or monthly visits
- Hospice partnership
- Hospice care available via Caris Hospice
- Building age
- Facility built in the 1990s, older infrastructure
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of NHC Healthcare in Dunlap are mixed, with some families praising respectful, attentive care over multiple stays, while others describe serious lapses in supervision and hygiene care. The facility is described as clean and staffed by friendly caregivers, but understaffing and slow response times are recurring concerns.
The Good
- Staff described as kind and respectful
- Facility kept clean, no odors
- Comprehensive PT, OT, and speech therapy
- Reliable food with alternative order options
- Access to hospice care through partner agency
The Bad
- Facility often understaffed, slow response times reported
- One report of a fall due to unsupervised bathroom visit
- One report of patient left soiled without timely help
- Only one physician for the facility, limited visit time
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
NHC Healthcare is a senior living community in Dunlap, Tennessee offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 17 reviews.
About NHC Healthcare
NHC Healthcare Sequatchie is a post-acute care center in Dunlap, Tennessee, offering 24/7 skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and therapy services. The facility provides personalized care in a comfortable and supportive environment designed to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals.
The community delivers comprehensive therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with highly skilled and licensed therapists who work closely with patients and families to develop personalized care plans. Services address functional activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as communication, cognition, and swallowing challenges. The facility is designed to support recovery from surgery, illness, injury, and management of chronic conditions.
NHC Healthcare Sequatchie provides 24/7 nursing care and maintains a focus on promoting dignity, independence, and well-being. The center emphasizes personalized, patient-centered care and offers a continuum of services including access to hospice care through Caris Hospice as part of the broader NHC family of services. Family members and loved ones receive education, counseling, and practical resources to support them through the care journey.
Types of Care at NHC Healthcare
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of NHC Healthcare
3.9overall · 17 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (17)
Patricia Oneal
Apr 2025
I’ve had two family members that have received care @ nhc sequatchie. The faculty was all so kind and treated both family members with the up most respect & care. My mom received care in 2017 and my brother n law received care from 2023 until his passing this month 4/25. We are very satisfied with the care they received & would recommend nhc sequatchie to anyone. The facility is also kept clean and doesn’t smell . The faculty always answered any questions we had .
johnny mars
Apr 2024
An elderly family member is getting rehab services. 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 rehab staff is young and energetic, and sometimes harsh and demanding, not fully understanding the limits of old age yet. The TV's are small, but they have standard definition cable TV channels. There are no bedside speakers, however, so two TV's can become loud and competitive. The beds are older models and lack modern features like cell phone chargers. The room telephones hardly work. Pure Wick devices to conveniently enable urine collection are not allowed! The one doctor for the facility is as old as the patients and is hard to understand since he has a Korean accent. His visits can be weekly or monthly, and he has only a few minutes to spend with each patient due to his heavy load. The nurses are competent but seem overworked. The facility is constantly looking for workers and seems understaffed. The food is pretty good and reliable, and patients can order other choices from the kitchen at any time, like soups, sandwiches, and ice cream. There are social programs and activities available. There is no private transportation service that the facility provides, or available in this town, but there is a county service called SETHRA that can be reserved with two weeks' notice. NHC is about as good as it gets in rural TN.
Brooklyn Girdley
Oct 2019
the social workers and nurses do nothing for the patients and consistently do illegal activities. they send their social workers around in the mornings to ask patients if they want to go home, and if they say yes—they allow them. how pathetic. seriously the worst place ever.
Inception Box
Dec 2018
If I could give them no stars I would. On the very first night she feel and busted open her head because a CNA left her in the restroom alone. The third day she wet herself and they just left her in her wheelchair for us to clean up. Today the nurse said 'She's not allowed to have pull ups on unless approved by the admin and she has the clothe sheet under her so if she goes that will catch it,' in a very rude tone. If you want a good place to put your Granny pick somewhere else. Anywhere else.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 9 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 22, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 30, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 6, 2026
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2026
Feb 8, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2023
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2023
Oct 16, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does NHC Healthcare offer?
NHC Healthcare offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is NHC Healthcare located?
NHC Healthcare is located at 360 Dell Trail Po Box 878 in Dunlap, Tennessee.
What do families say about NHC Healthcare?
Reviews of NHC Healthcare in Dunlap are mixed, with some families praising respectful, attentive care over multiple stays, while others describe serious lapses in supervision and hygiene care. The facility is described as clean and staffed by friendly caregivers, but understaffing and slow response times are recurring concerns.
How did NHC Healthcare do on recent health and safety inspections?
NHC Healthcare had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 9 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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