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10-K - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPnhc201110ktofile.htm
EX-32 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit32.htm
EX-31 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit311adams.htm
EX-31 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit312daniel.htm
EX-21 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit21subsidiariesofthere.htm

Exhibit 23



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (No. 333-129462 and No. 333-167685) of National HealthCare Corporation of our reports dated February 17, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of National HealthCare Corporation, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of National HealthCare Corporation, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2011.


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Nashville, Tennessee

February 17, 2012