Best Nursing Homes in Nashville, TN

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
Over 10 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Nashville, popularly known as Music City, sets the standard for Southern hospitality. For seniors who enjoy spending time in nature, Nashville is definitely the perfect place to settle in! In fact, it’s been called “the Athens of the South” because of its many green spaces and cultural institutions. With its Southern charm, rich culture, and beautiful outdoor spaces, Nashville has a life and energy of its own you’ll always come back to.

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NHC Place at the Trace
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Nashville (Bellevue)
90
No
-
22
HEALTH CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC
$14,122,771.00
$6,472,616.00
45.8%
86.40
4/5
3.9661
3/5
4/5
5/5
14
+40%
+9%
+14%
83.2%
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Antioch (Hickory Woods Estates)
124
No
A+
33
LANDY, BENJAMIN
$16,083,262.00
$6,502,341.00
40.4%
111.90
4/5
4.0219
3/5
3/5
5/5
16
-8%
+11%
+10%
80.4%
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Nashville (South Nashville)
240
No
B-
34
TREVECCA VENTURES TN LLC
$21,373,375.00
$11,391,359.00
53.3%
207.40
3/5
2.9579
3/5
1/5
5/5
15
-2%
-18%
+28%
93.5%
Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Nashville (Townhomes of Shadow Glen)
180
No
-
69
BETHANY VENTURES TN LLC
$18,109,976.00
$10,476,270.00
57.8%
160.40
2/5
2.8210
2/5
1/5
5/5
12
-53%
-22%
+28%
93.7%
Nashville Center for Rehabilitation Center and Healing
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Nashville (Edgehill)
119
No
-
79
NASHVILLE VENTURES TN LLC
$21,309,508.00
$6,502,962.00
30.5%
129.80
2/5
3.1923
2/5
2/5
4/5
30
+49%
-12%
+31%
95.6%
Richland Place Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Nashville
30
No
-
19
RICHLAND PLACE, INC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+5%
76.7%
AHC Cumberland
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Nashville (Bordeaux)
-
No
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
-
72
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
West Meade Place LLP
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

TN 37205
120
No
-
-
FRIEDBAUER, BARBARA
$19,160,284.00
$8,963,379.00
46.8%
100.10
4/5
2.9344
3/5
2/5
5/5
16
+32%
-19%
+5%
77.0%
The Health Center at Richland Place
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

TN 37205
131
No
-
-
BAILEY, JOHN
$23,293,306.00
$8,831,164.00
37.9%
92.10
3/5
4.1753
2/5
4/5
5/5
23
+17%
+15%
+28%
93.7%
AHC of Nashville
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

TN 37203
49
No
-
-
-
$10,332,267.00
$3,761,703.00
36.4%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-49%
-
+336%
318.5%
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The National HealthcCare Corporation, or the Nhc Place at the Trace strives in providing short-term skilled nursing and rehablitative care; they have been awarded twice for its recognition for the ‘Customer Approved Award’ and the ‘Employee Approved Award’ by the Customers for Outstanding Experience. NHC Place at the Meadows strives in working everyday with quality service to its residents, so that residents maintain a level of independence and individuality because they aim to be a community that approaches “caring in a better way day by day”. 

Overview of Nhc Place at the Trace

The National HealthcCare Corporation, or the Nhc Place at the Trace strives in providing short-term skilled nursing and rehablitative care; they have been awarded twice for its recognition for the ‘Customer Approved Award’ and the ‘Employee Approved Award’ by the Customers for Outstanding Experience. NHC Place at the Meadows strives in working everyday with quality service to its residents, so that residents maintain a level of independence and individuality because they aim to be a community that approaches “caring in a better way day by day”. 

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Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs. 
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management. 

Overview of Life Care Center of Hickory Woods

Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs. 
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management. 

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Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. A premier nursing home that has been awarded a list of accolades, some of which are from the U.S. News and World Report ranking them as the Best Nursing Home; they have exceeded expectations for its short-term care. Trevecca Center is a tightly-knit community where residents are able to relax and renew themselves.
A member of the CareRite healthcare, Trevecca Center offers an array of recovery services that help a fast healing journey– orthopedic rehabilitation, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and wound care. Other luxurious services include its chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining service. 

Overview of Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. A premier nursing home that has been awarded a list of accolades, some of which are from the U.S. News and World Report ranking them as the Best Nursing Home; they have exceeded expectations for its short-term care. Trevecca Center is a tightly-knit community where residents are able to relax and renew themselves.
A member of the CareRite healthcare, Trevecca Center offers an array of recovery services that help a fast healing journey– orthopedic rehabilitation, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and wound care. Other luxurious services include its chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining service. 

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Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. A premier nursing home that has been awarded a list of accolades, some of which are from the U.S. News and World Report ranking them as the Best Nursing Home; they have exceeded expectations for its short-term care. Bethany Center is a tightly-knit community where residents are able to relax and renew themselves.
A member of the CareRite healthcare, Bethany Center offers an array of recovery services that help a fast healing journey– orthopedic rehabilitation, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and wound care. Other luxurious services include its chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining service. 

Overview of Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. A premier nursing home that has been awarded a list of accolades, some of which are from the U.S. News and World Report ranking them as the Best Nursing Home; they have exceeded expectations for its short-term care. Bethany Center is a tightly-knit community where residents are able to relax and renew themselves.
A member of the CareRite healthcare, Bethany Center offers an array of recovery services that help a fast healing journey– orthopedic rehabilitation, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and wound care. Other luxurious services include its chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining service. 

Contact Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Nashville Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. A premier nursing home that has been awarded a list of accolades, some of which are from the U.S. News and World Report ranking them as the Best Nursing Home; they have exceeded expectations for its short-term care. Nashville Center is a tightly-knit community where residents are able to relax and renew themselves.
A member of the CareRite healthcare, Nashville Center offers an array of recovery services that help have a fast healing journey– orthopedic rehabilitation, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and wound care. Other luxurious services include its chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining service. 

Overview of Nashville Center for Rehabilitation Center and Healing

Nashville Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. A premier nursing home that has been awarded a list of accolades, some of which are from the U.S. News and World Report ranking them as the Best Nursing Home; they have exceeded expectations for its short-term care. Nashville Center is a tightly-knit community where residents are able to relax and renew themselves.
A member of the CareRite healthcare, Nashville Center offers an array of recovery services that help have a fast healing journey– orthopedic rehabilitation, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and wound care. Other luxurious services include its chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining service. 

Contact Nashville Center for Rehabilitation Center and Healing

Richland Place Healthcare Center is the premier luxurious skilled nursing and rehabilitation home in Nashville. The upscale nursing home promotes a warm and welcoming atmosphere delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents– providing a safe and secure environment that cares for every patient’s needs. Richland Place is surely the community where residents thrive. 
Richland Place boasts comprehensive rehabilitative programs that provide convenience and make situations comfortable for seniors. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions and assistance– ADLs, 24-hour nursing care, and wound care; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy– while simultaneously ensuring that seniors receive holistic wellness. 

Overview of Richland Place Healthcare Center

Richland Place Healthcare Center is the premier luxurious skilled nursing and rehabilitation home in Nashville. The upscale nursing home promotes a warm and welcoming atmosphere delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents– providing a safe and secure environment that cares for every patient’s needs. Richland Place is surely the community where residents thrive. 
Richland Place boasts comprehensive rehabilitative programs that provide convenience and make situations comfortable for seniors. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions and assistance– ADLs, 24-hour nursing care, and wound care; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy– while simultaneously ensuring that seniors receive holistic wellness. 

Contact Richland Place Healthcare Center

AHC Cumberland

4343 Ashland City Hwy, Nashville, TN 37218

The American Health Communities (AHC) Cumberland is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Nashville. Quality nursing home aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Ahc Cumberland strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered. 
The community boasts its Collaborative Care Plans that offer physicians, nurses, therapists, dietary specialists, and social workers that are directly involved in the holistic care of each resident. Speech, physical, and occupational needs are also provided; as well as outpatient rehabilitation services available.

Overview of Ahc Cumberland

The American Health Communities (AHC) Cumberland is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Nashville. Quality nursing home aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Ahc Cumberland strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered. 
The community boasts its Collaborative Care Plans that offer physicians, nurses, therapists, dietary specialists, and social workers that are directly involved in the holistic care of each resident. Speech, physical, and occupational needs are also provided; as well as outpatient rehabilitation services available.

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The Health Center at Richland Place is a luxury retirement facility in Nashville, Tennessee, offering independent living, assisted living, and health care services. It provides a continuum of care tailored to the needs of seniors. The facility emphasizes high-quality, personalized care for its residents.
Overview of The Health Center at Richland Place
The Health Center at Richland Place is a luxury retirement facility in Nashville, Tennessee, offering independent living, assisted living, and health care services. It provides a continuum of care tailored to the needs of seniors. The facility emphasizes high-quality, personalized care for its residents.
Ahc of Nashville is a skilled nursing facility specializing in short-term nursing and rehabilitation. It offers private suites, 24-hour nursing care, and fine dining in a luxurious atmosphere. The facility is dedicated to clinical and rehabilitative excellence, focusing on personalized care to help patients transition from hospital to home.
Overview of Ahc of Nashville
Ahc of Nashville is a skilled nursing facility specializing in short-term nursing and rehabilitation. It offers private suites, 24-hour nursing care, and fine dining in a luxurious atmosphere. The facility is dedicated to clinical and rehabilitative excellence, focusing on personalized care to help patients transition from hospital to home.
West Meade Place LLP is a rehabilitation and healthcare center located in Nashville, TN. It offers a full spectrum of healthcare services including skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapy, and respiratory care. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care in a comfortable setting.
Overview of West Meade Place LLP
West Meade Place LLP is a rehabilitation and healthcare center located in Nashville, TN. It offers a full spectrum of healthcare services including skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapy, and respiratory care. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care in a comfortable setting.

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

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Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

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Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews

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