NHC Healthcare - Garden City sits in Garden City and has 148 certified beds, though as of June 2025 about 13 beds are available, so space can fill up fast and people come and go. The facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation network and goes by several names like NHC Healthcare - Garden City and NHC Garden City, and though sometimes listed as a 238-bed post-acute center, the skilled nursing part has 148 certified beds. Residents get a range of care, including skilled nursing, hospice, respite, rehabilitation, and both inpatient and outpatient therapy, with services that cover medication help, wound care, recovery after surgery, chronic disease support, and everyday help like bathing, dressing, eating, and moving around, and there's support from a clinical social worker if someone needs extra resources or help changing levels of care because this is also a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), so folks can change between levels while staying in the same place. There are 12-16 hours of nursing care a day, and a 24-hour call system in case anyone needs help fast; nurse staffing averages about 3.41 hours per resident each day, but nurse turnover has been fairly high at 47.5%. Skilled nursing care is available around the clock if needed, and personalized plans are made by doctors, nurses, and therapists for each resident, with extra focus on therapy for strength, balance, and communication if the person needs it.
The facility's had several managers in recent years, with Bradley Moorhouse taking over in July 2018 and Robert Ussery before that since January 2017. NHC Healthcare - Garden City has faced some challenges in following federal standards, with 15 noted deficiencies in inspection reports, one related to infections and violations in managing the spread of infections, a pharmacy service issue with how drugs are labeled and stored, and a deficiency in providing safe respiratory care when residents needed it. Still, there's a five-star long-term care rating, though the nursing home as a whole has a three-star CMS rating, and out of seven communities in Garden City the community gets a 6.1 out of 10 from reviewers, so it stands as the sixth highest-rated option locally.
This community takes both Medicaid and Medicare, so people on either program can use their benefits for care, and residents or their families also get support services to help manage the stay. Several amenities are available, including parking, transportation, a dining room serving meals all day, help for special diets, a movie theater, a fitness and arts room, a library, game spaces, garden, and walking paths, plus special programs and activity schedules-community-sponsored and also resident-run events like movie nights and music programs for people who want to stay social. Private rooms come with a bathroom, cable TV, phone, kitchenette, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and basic furniture options; there's move-in help, housekeeping, laundry, and emergency alert systems. Residents can join in outdoor programs or just relax in garden spaces or walking areas when the weather's nice. Councils for both residents and families meet regularly to share concerns and try to make life better.
Rooms are mostly studio layouts and everything's set up so a person can live as independently as they're able, with extra help available as needed, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy through an on-site rehab facility. Staff help with medication, managing pain, bathing, dressing, eating, and basic mobility, and there's regular supervision for safety. Hospice care supports those nearing end of life with a focus on comfort and dignity, while respite stays offer temporary care. So, NHC Healthcare - Garden City has medical, rehab, and daily living support under one roof, with simple comforts and group activities, but folks should know there have been some care issues in the past and should look at ratings and reports before deciding.
