Nursing Homes in ZIP 37172 (Springfield, TN)

There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 37172, Springfield, TN, within this CMS data release (average rating 1.5 / 5 among rated providers).

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Data profile for ZIP 37172

Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 37172: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 173 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.20 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 37.6% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $157,622.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating1.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerNHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit
Certified beds (total)173
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$157,622
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.20
Avg RN turnover37.6%

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD2.013510789.6%30.8%1
THE WATERS OF SPRINGFIELD LLC1.01146646.5%44.4%2
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Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 37172

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 37172, Springfield, TN, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 37172

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company NHC Healthcare, Springfield Springfield, TN 37172 CMS rating 2.0 / 5107 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company The Waters of Springfield LLC Springfield, TN 37172 CMS rating 1.0 / 566 beds
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Frequently asked questions

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 37172?
173 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 37172. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 37172?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
Which nursing home in ZIP 37172 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, NHC HEALTHCARE, SPRINGFIELD has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 37172, at 2.0 out of 5.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 37172 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 nursing homes in ZIP 37172 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 37172?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 37172 is 2 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Data sources

This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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