Blakeford at Green Hills
Nursing Home · Nashville, TN

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.

(615) 665-9505
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #260 / 555Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 260th out of 555 homes in Tennessee. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Managed by Brian Barnes

President and CEO

Over 20 years of experience

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.

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Address 5.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Nashville's city center to Blakeford at Green Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.77 miles to nearest hospital (Bookworms Cafe)

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Blakeford at Green Hills is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
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Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
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Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about Blakeford at Green Hills

What neighborhood is Blakeford at Green Hills in?

Blakeford at Green Hills is in the Green Hills neighborhood.

Is Blakeford at Green Hills in a walkable area?

Blakeford at Green Hills has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the phone number of Blakeford at Green Hills?

(615) 665-9505 will put you in contact with the team at Blakeford at Green Hills.

Is Blakeford at Green Hills Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Blakeford at Green Hills is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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