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Our editorial team analyzed 14 nursing homes in Nashville, TN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in TN
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Tennessee average is: 54.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other TN nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Nashville. See how we rank facilities
West Meade Place operates as a 120-bed nursing home in Nashville’s West Meade neighborhood. On-site services include skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapy, respiratory care, and stroke and neurological recovery support. Operating since 1992, the building features both private and semi-private accommodations.
Residents access an on-site therapy gym for rehabilitation as well as in-house dialysis, which eliminates the need to travel for treatments. Shared amenities include an outdoor garden, an atrium, a beauty salon, and dining rooms where residents can share meals with visiting family. Total daily nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 54 minutes per resident.
Prospective representatives can contact West Meade Place to schedule a tour or learn more about their admission requirements and accepted funding options, which include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Nhc Place at the Trace is a Nashville, TN, community offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having these care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to another level can happen without leaving the community.
The community has 99 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 52m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Michael Kingston serves as administrator.
Restaurant-style dining rooms give residents a dedicated setting for meals, while landscaped courtyards provide outdoor spaces on the campus. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation support residents who need temporary rehab, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
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.
The Health Center at Richland Place offers skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in Nashville, Tennessee. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks and independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care. Several care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
Respite care and short term rehabilitation are available for temporary stays. Respite can help when a usual caregiver needs time away, while rehabilitation supports a resident who needs recovery before returning to a prior living arrangement. Rehabilitation services give residents recovery focused support as part of their care.
The community has 107 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident each day, representing the combined daily nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes for eligible services and stays. A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot, although a resident who no longer drives may still need a ride for other trips. Hunter Blake Harris administers The Health Center at Richland Place, which is operated by Richland Place.
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.
Richland Place Healthcare Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, and independent living in Nashville, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and hospice care includes general inpatient hospice services.
Having several care levels may make Richland Place a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community as those needs change. The community opened in 1993 and has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Richland Place operates the community, and Hunter Blake Harris serves as administrator.
The starting price is $15,000, but the available facts do not connect that amount to a specific care level or explain what it includes. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several stated ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial resources. Total nurse staffing is 3h 19m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Residents can use the swimming pool, salon, barber, spa, and rehabilitation services without arranging those features elsewhere. Restaurant style dining includes a chef prepared meal, while lunch and dinner are available for an additional charge. Residents with special dietary needs can receive meal ordering advice from the dining manager or staff dietitian.
Pets are allowed. Planned social engagements, recreational activities, and special activities give residents scheduled ways to participate in community programming.
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.
Thirty-nine days is the average stay at Life Care Center of Hickory Woods, which tells you most of what you need to know about the population it primarily serves. This is a post-acute setting: a 56-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in the Hickory Woods Estates neighborhood of Antioch, Tennessee, built for people moving through recovery rather than putting down permanent roots. Fifty-five years in operation at the same address on Murfreesboro Pike.
Currently, 45 of those 56 beds are occupied. Total nursing time runs 4 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, distributed across registered nurses at 45 minutes, LPNs at 1 hour and 15 minutes, and nurse aides at 2 hours and 16 minutes. Staffing runs 24 hours a day. A certified dietitian is on staff, and rehabilitation services are available on-site.
Beyond clinical care, the facility offers more than the basics: a fine dining program, a beauty salon and barber shop, landscaped grounds and courtyards, a library, transportation services, and complimentary wireless internet. A full-time, certified activity director runs a daily schedule, and family and resident councils meet regularly. Pet visitors are welcome. Room options include private and semiprivate configurations, each with a private bathroom.
Payment is accepted through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families some flexibility on the financial side. The community re-entry program supports residents who are working toward discharge back to home or another community setting. Alex Butaud is the executive director; Jamie Hercules serves as administrator. The facility is operated by Highland Park Medical Investors, LLC.
For families navigating a post-acute placement in the Nashville area, this is a facility where the facts and the setup align: short average stays, 24-hour nursing coverage, on-site rehab, and a payment mix that accommodates most coverage pathways.
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”.
Ahc of Nashville is a skilled nursing home at 627 19th Avenue North in a highly walkable Nashville neighborhood where almost all daily errands are doable on foot. Owned and operated by AHC Nashville, it accepts Medicare and private pay to provide families with flexible coverage options for short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care. With 49 beds and consistently full occupancy, it serves a focused population averaging a stay of 34 days, reflecting its emphasis on intensive rehabilitation services. The facility opened three years ago and specializes in inpatient rehabilitation, making it a grounded choice for patients healing from surgery, injury, or hospital stays needing skilled nursing support alongside structured therapy. It delivers 24-hour nursing care and staffing, and families can expect their loved ones to receive consistent daily attention and monitoring as they recover.
Patients benefit from private suites, not shared rooms, easing the stress of a hospital-like stay and providing space for family visits and personal belongings. A library and beauty salon let residents access familiar comforts during their stay. Transportation services for appointments and outings can help families coordinate care visits or manage ongoing medical needs. Dining mirrors an emphasis on wellness and comfort. Restaurant-style meals are prepared fresh and seasonally, with nutritional content and individual preferences built into each day’s menu. The private dining room and fine dining setting make meals a more social experience instead of a clinical one, which can matter for morale and appetite during recovery. The neighborhood location on a walkable street means visiting families can reach the home easily, and the immediate area provides access to shops, services, and parks.
For those choosing a short-term rehabilitation facility in Nashville, touring the facility’s private suites, therapy spaces, and dining areas paints a clear picture of the daily environment. It’s a pragmatic choice for patients recuperating from surgery, injury, or hospital stays who need skilled nursing support and structured therapy.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Nashville, TN
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Tennessee?
Assisted living in Tennessee is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Tennessee Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Tennessee Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 14 nursing homes in Nashville, TN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Nashville, TN?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Nashville, TN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Nashville, TN?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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Nursing Homes in Nashville at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.9/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nashville, TN. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nashville, TN. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.6/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nashville, TN. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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