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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC)

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities. Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Sector: Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities

Industry: Medical - Care Facilities

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National HealthCare Corporation

NYSE:NHCHealthcare
-5.22%$223.70
AH Close$223.70+0.00%vs close
Mkt Cap$3.5B
Float12.39M
O/S15.66M
Inst Own65.5%
SI6.1%
Div Yield1.17%
Dilution
Historical Data
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Key Metrics
Market Cap$3.50B
Enterprise Value--
P/E Ratio--
Est. Net Cash/Share--
Institutional Ownership65.53%

based on 15.66M shares outstanding

SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical - Care Facilities
ExchangeNYSE American
CountryUSUS
IPO Date-
Shares Outstanding15.66M
Float12.39M
Company Overview

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, involved in the operation, management, and service provision for a wide array of elder care and health facilities.

Its diverse portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, independent living residences, homecare and hospice agencies, and a specialized behavioral health hospital. Within its skilled nursing environments, NHC offers extensive therapeutic and medical care. Patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic injuries, neurological ailments, or other illnesses and disabilities benefit from licensed physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapies. These facilities also provide essential services like nutritional guidance, social support, recreational activities, and daily necessities such as housekeeping and laundry, all complemented by physician-prescribed medical treatments. Distinctive medical specialty units further enhance care, featuring memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and similar disorders, alongside sub-acute nursing units. NHC's assisted living centers are designed to offer personal support, helping residents with everyday tasks including dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management.

The company also addresses mental well-being through behavioral health services for both adults and geriatric patients, treating psychiatric, emotional, and addictive conditions. Beyond direct facility care, NHC delivers additional healthcare programs, incorporating skilled services like infusion, wound care, and advanced physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

Its offerings extend to hospice care, the operation of pharmacies, and a suite of corporate services encompassing management, accounting, financial, and insurance solutions. Furthermore, NHC engages in leasing its properties to third-party operators. As of February 18, 2022, NHC's operational footprint was substantial, comprising 75 skilled nursing facilities with a capacity of 9,473 beds, 24 assisted living facilities, 5 independent living facilities, one behavioral health hospital, 34 homecare agencies, and 28 hospice agencies. Founded in 1971, National HealthCare Corporation is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Leadership

B. Anderson Flatt, Sr.

Senior V.P. & Chief Information Officer

Brian F. Kidd

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

David R. Gifford, M.D, MPH

Director

Emil E. Hassan

Director

Employees

15K+

Country

US

Sector

Healthcare

Website

nhccare.com

Analyst Coverage
No analyst coverage for this companyNo ratings, price targets, or covering firms on file.
Insider Trades
InsiderTypeShares
Dodson Vicki L profile photoDodson Vicki LSale4.8K
KIDD BRIAN F profile photoKIDD BRIAN FSale6.8K
McCreary Josh A profile photoMcCreary Josh ASale789
McCreary Josh A profile photoMcCreary Josh ASale68
McCreary Josh A profile photoMcCreary Josh ASale571
McCreary Josh A profile photoMcCreary Josh ASale1.3K
Shareholders
65.5%
Institutional
(260)
12.2%
Insiderⓘ
(15)
0.0%
5%+ Owners
(0)
22.3%
Unattributed (incl. retail)ⓘ
Institutional65.5%
Insider12.2%
Unattributed (incl. retail)22.3%
Sources: 13F, Form 4, 13D/13GO/S: 15.7M · as of 3 Aug 2026 · SEC cover page
Insiders & Institutional Holders
52-Week Range
$118.14$248.20
$223.70(81st percentile)
Volume
Average Daily Volume114.49K
245.49K today vs 114.49K avg(+114%)

30d Avg

114.49K

60d Avg

111.50K

90d Avg

113.34K

Earnings
Dividend History
TTM Yield
1.17%
Paid quarterly
Annual (LTM)
$2.62
Latest
$0.6700
Sep 30, 26
5Y Growth
+4.72%
per year
Compliance Status
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