nursing home in Nashville, TN

Nhc Place at the Trace

8353 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221 · (615) 890-2020

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Nhc Place at the Trace at a glance

Nhc Place at the Trace is a 90-bed for-profit nursing home in Nashville, Tennessee (Davidson County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 3.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 19, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Tennessee average is 4.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 54.5% per year (state average 48.9%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
90
Certified for
Medicare
Chain / affiliated entity
National Healthcare Corporation
Medicare-certified since
July 12, 2016
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Davidson County
CMS Certification Number
445525

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.5 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.08 hrsTennessee average3.80 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.08 hrs3.80 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.35 hrs0.60 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.90 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.69 hrs3.31 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)54.5%48.9%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)46.2%43.2%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility1Tennessee average4U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)149Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1047.980.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Tennessee average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$22,907$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds90114107
Average residents per day848486
Occupancy93.8%74.8%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4.1%Tennessee average3.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)4.1%3.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.1%5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)9.8%16.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.1%1.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.7%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)24%14%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)20.6%17.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.3%6.1%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)8.3%13.8%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)26.5%31.7%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)25.2%20%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98%94.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.5%89.4%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility2.3%Tennessee average1.7%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.3%1.7%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)94.3%79.8%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)95.2%79.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 19, 2026
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 10, 2026
February 12, 2025
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 29, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
February 12, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2025
September 18, 2019
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 31, 2019
September 18, 2019
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 31, 2019
September 18, 2019
Standard
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 30, 2019
September 18, 2019
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 30, 2019
September 18, 2019
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 30, 2019
September 18, 2019
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 30, 2019
September 18, 2019
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 30, 2019
September 18, 2019
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 30, 2019

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BLACKROCK INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/20/2019
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/07/2023
DODSON, VICKI
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/13/2016
KIDD, BRIAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2023
KINGSTON, MICHAEL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/18/2025
MORGAN STANLEY
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/08/2024
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2016
NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/13/2016
NHC-OP LP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2016
SLANDZICKI, ALEX
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/20/2025
VANGUARD GROUP INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/27/2017
VINCENT, BRANDON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2024
MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE11/08/2024
NHC/DELAWARE INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2016
VINCENT, BRANDON
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2024
DODSON, VICKI
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/13/2016
HAMILTON, TANAKA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/17/2019
KIDD, BRIAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2023
KINGSTON, MICHAEL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/14/2025
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2016
NHC-OP LP
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2016
SHELLY, TIMOTHY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/12/2024
SLANDZICKI, ALEX
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2021
USSERY, ROBERT
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/13/2016
VINCENT, BRANDON
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nhc Place at the Trace's rating?

Nhc Place at the Trace has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Tennessee nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Nhc Place at the Trace receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Nhc Place at the Trace accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Nhc Place at the Trace?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of National Healthcare Corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Nhc Place at the Trace and how do I contact it?

Nhc Place at the Trace is at 8353 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221. Phone: (615) 890-2020.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.