NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP NHC 78.02
Health Care · NYSE · Data as of 2026-08-06
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) has delivered +4.8% annualized revenue growth, +6.5% earnings growth, and +4.2% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #131 of 1968 stocks overall and #12 of 260 in the Health Care sector by Steady Score.
About NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP
Company Overview
National HealthCare Corporation provides post-acute and senior-care services in the United States. It operates skilled nursing facilities, assisted-living communities, homecare and hospice agencies and behavioral-health services and manages certain facilities for third parties. Patients receive rehabilitation, nursing, therapy and long-term care after hospital stays or when ongoing support is needed. The company also owns healthcare real estate and provides pharmacy and related services.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from daily patient services and home-based visits reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, managed-care plans and private-pay residents, plus management fees and ancillary services. Occupancy, patient acuity and reimbursement rates drive revenue, while clinical labor is the largest cost. NHC owns and leases facilities and invests in beds, staffing and quality systems. Admissions, wage rates, agency labor, regulation and government payment changes affect profitability.
Key Facts & Market Position
NHC combines facility operations, home-based care and owned real estate within one platform. Demographic aging and demand for rehabilitation support long-term need, but the business is labor-intensive and closely regulated. Clinical quality, staffing levels and survey results influence referrals and reimbursement, while government payors, occupancy recovery, liability claims and capital requirements remain important considerations.