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 in Nashville
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Blakeford at Green Hills
Assisted Living in Nashville
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Blakeford at Green Hills accepts Medicare and private pay.
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 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.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 7th out of 134 homes in Tennessee.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 7th out of 134 homes in Tennessee.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 12m per day
Rank #7 / 134Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 134 homes in Tennessee.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 134 Tennessee SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Tennessee avg
+43%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 16m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
77.1%
Rank #66 / 139Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 139 homes in Tennessee.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its statewide rank out of 139. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
61 days
Occupancy rate
77.1%
Rank #66 / 139Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 139 homes in Tennessee.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its statewide rank out of 139. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
61 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$28.2M
Operating loss
-$2.3M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$28.2M Rank #61 / 139Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 139 homes in Tennessee.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Tennessee SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$2.3M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #7 / 139Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 139 homes in Tennessee.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$10.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #7 / 139Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 139 homes in Tennessee.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
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
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #24 / 56Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 56 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Rank #60 / 138Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 138 homes in Tennessee.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee state average, with a ranking across all 138 TN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Tennessee average 15.4
Citations per inspection
4.33
Rank #63 / 138Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 138 homes in Tennessee.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 138 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
Tennessee average 4.39
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
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
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Mar 23, 2022
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Mar 23, 2022
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 23, 2022
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 23, 2022
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 23, 2022
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 23, 2022
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 23, 2022
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
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.
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee
Blakeford at Green Hills is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
221
Employees
64
Contractors
157
Staff to resident ratio
3.56:1
99% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average ratio: 1.79:1
Avg staff/day
48
Average shift
9 hours
8% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 8.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
39,212
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
21
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
58
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
102
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
40%
15,683 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 65
Licensed Practical Nurse: 50
Registered Nurse: 12
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
102 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
58 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
84%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
100%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
86%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
88%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
84%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
78%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
79%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
81%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Administrator
% of Days
66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
60%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
56%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
40%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
8%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
2%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
62
Medicare
15
24.2% of residents
Private pay or other
47
75.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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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
-$2.3M
↑ ~$279.3K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12.7M
↑ ~$2.8M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-17.0%
↑ 4.4pp vs 2022
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