Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Sullivan County, TN (2026)
The 7 highest-rated nursing homes in Sullivan County, TN, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 32 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Asbury Place Kingsport
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 29 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $23,604 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Waters of Bristol A Rehabilitation and Nursing
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 01 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Orchardview Post-acute and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 23 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $94,905 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Wexford House
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 02 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Holston Rehabilitation and Care Center
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 38 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $10,868 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Greystone Health Care Center
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $15,041 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Sullivan County, TN
What is the best-rated nursing home in Sullivan County, TN?
By Medicare’s ratings, Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport ranks first in Sullivan County, TN, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Sullivan County, TN?
7 homes in Sullivan County, TN qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Sullivan County, TN, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data