Total health inspections
3
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2022
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Blakeford at Green Hills
Assisted Living Home
Blakeford at Green Hills
Assisted Living Home
Overview of Blakeford at Green Hills
Blakeford Senior Life is a nonprofit organization based in Nashville that has been dedicated to serving seniors for over 20 years. Tucked in lush and scenic acres, the community focuses on enriching the lives of its residents. They offer various lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their Life Care program offers a long-term care plan to protect the assets of their residents and ensure their peace of mind.
Currently, Blakeford Senior Life is expanding with 50 new spacious apartment homes and new facilities. They provide different amenities based on the lifestyle option chosen, but all residents have access to a library, wellness center with a pool, gym, and spa, wireless internet, utilities, programs and excursions, guest privileges, therapy services, transportation, and much more. This home is sure to offer a lot more in the years to come, providing seniors the unimaginable kind of care that they deserve.
Over 20 years in senior leadership
Brian Barnes has served as President and CEO of Blakeford Senior Life since 2018. He brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience in finance and operations within not-for-profit senior living and healthcare organizations. Brian’s expertise includes campus development, mergers, and managing home and community-based services. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is a licensed CPA, having completed the Long-Term Care Administrator program.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
83
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
77.1%
Residents per day (avg)
70
Occupancy rate
77.1%
Residents per day (avg)
70
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
26 days
Private pay
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$28.2M
Operating loss
-$2.3M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$28,187,716.00
Operating loss
$-2,346,046.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$19.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$29.9M
Compare Assisted Living around Nashville
The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
Brookdale Belle Meade
-2%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nashville (Bellevue)
184
Yes
A+
7
Homewood at Brookmont Terrace, LLC
71.7%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-2%
Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
+1%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nashville
149
No
A+
25
BKD Green Hills Cumberland, LLC
73.8%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+1%
American House Brentwood
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Nashville
118
Yes
-
51
EC OPCO BRENTWOOD, LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Blakeford at Green Hills
+9%
+43%
+6%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nashville
83
No
-
36
HARPER, LAKECIA
77.1%
$13,809,771.00
$10,839,367.00
78.5%
70.30
5.1963
13
+9%+43%+6%
American House Hendersonville
+10%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Hendersonville
66
Yes
A+
41
EC OPCO Hendersonville, LLC
80.3%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+10%
Brookdale Belle Meade
Type of care:
AL
Community:
Nashville (Bellevue)
Bed Count:
184
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
Homewood at Brookmont Terrace, LLC
Occupancy:
71.7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
Type of care:
AL
Community:
Nashville
Bed Count:
149
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BKD Green Hills Cumberland, LLC
Occupancy:
73.8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Blakeford at Green Hills
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Nashville
Bed Count:
83
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HARPER, LAKECIA
CCN:
445378
Occupancy:
77.1%
Home Revenue:
$13,809,771.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,839,367.00
Payroll %:
78.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
70.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1963
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
RN share vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+43%
+43%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
American House Hendersonville
Type of care:
AL
MC
RC
Community:
Hendersonville
Bed Count:
66
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
EC OPCO Hendersonville, LLC
Occupancy:
80.3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
221
Total Staff
64
Employees
157
Contractors
39,212
Total Hours (Quarter)
48
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 10 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 58 | 9.8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 102 | 10 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
185 staff
9.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
23 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
40%
of total hours from contractors
15,683 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 65
Licensed Practical Nurse: 50
Registered Nurse: 12
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 65 | 102 | 16,849 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 50 | 58 | 7,382 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 12 | 21 | 3,132 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,804 | 76 | 84% | 9.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,515 | 91 | 100% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,308 | 78 | 86% | 6.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,306 | 80 | 88% | 9.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 996 | 76 | 84% | 6.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 952 | 71 | 78% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 716 | 72 | 79% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 645 | 74 | 81% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 381 | 51 | 56% | 7.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 289 | 36 | 40% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 7 | 8% | 3.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Citations per inspection
4.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
13 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation
Mar 23, 2022
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 23, 2022
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 23, 2022
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Mar 23, 2022
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
62
Total Residents
Medicare
15
(24.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
47
(75.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.0
24% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.4
15% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.4%
46% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.7%
37% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 21.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.2%
31% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 20.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.5%
22% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
34% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
25% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.0%
36% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 6.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.2%
16% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
11% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 89.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
In line with Tennessee averageTennessee average: 94.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
22% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
24% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
53.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
53.6%
33% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Blakeford at Green Hills based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
77.1%
↑ 0.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2,346,046
↑ ~$279K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12,745,225
↑ ~$2.8M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-17.0%
↑ 4.4pp vs 2022
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