Hamilton County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga

In the fourth quarter of 2023, NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga stood out as the second largest nursing home in Hamilton County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 200 beds available, 42 more than the average in Hamilton County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 180.1 residents during that period.

NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.7 recorded for nursing homes in Tennessee.

During the quarter, The Health Center at Standifer Place stood out as the largest nursing home in Hamilton County, with 444 beds available. Life Care Center of Red Bank came in third place, with 148 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were nine for-profit nursing homes in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”