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EX-32 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit32.htm
EX-23 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit232bdo.htm
EX-31 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit311adams.htm
EX-31 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit312daniel.htm
EX-21 - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPexhibit21subsidiariesofthere.htm
10-K - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPnhc201010ktofile.htm

Exhibit 23.1



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


National HealthCare Corporation

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (No. 333-129462 and 333-167685) of National HealthCare Corporation of our reports dated February 22, 2011, 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, 2010.



/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Nashville, Tennessee

February 22, 2011