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Heartland
3025 Fernbrook Lane, Nashville, TN 37214
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Heartland, in Nashville, Tennessee, is certified for 66 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the National Healthcare Corporation chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 8, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $8K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Davidson Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 17 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.8 | 15.7 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.8% | 55.6% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $7,901 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Apr 2026, 13 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×22
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 22 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2023 | Payment denial | — | 13 days |
| 28 Sep 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.8%, RNs 16.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 36.1% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 33.4% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.5% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Nhc Healthcare-Heartland Llc. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Davidson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Hickory Woods | Antioch | 124 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 10.5 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Nhc Place At the Trace | Nashville | 90 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 14.4 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| West Meade Place | Nashville | 120 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14.2 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Alta Heights Post Acute | Goodlettsville | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 21.1 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Creekside Center For Rehabilitation and Healing | Madison | 139 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5.8 | — | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Woodcrest At Blakeford | Nashville | 83 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15.7 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Green Hills Center For Rehabilitation and Healing | Nashville | 150 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 23.3 | $17K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village | Old Hickory | 124 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12.9 | $9K | 9 Oct 2025 |
All 20 facilities in Davidson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heartland been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Heartland been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Heartland compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heartland?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC, Nhc/Delaware Inc and National Healthcare Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heartland last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.