nursing home in Nashville, TN
Heartland
3025 Fernbrook Lane, Nashville, TN 37214 · (615) 885-2320
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Heartland at a glance
Heartland is a 66-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 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 15, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $7,901.
Nursing staff turnover is 54.8% per year (state average 48.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 66
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Medicare-certified since
- September 13, 2016
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Davidson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 445526
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.36 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.64 hrs | 0.60 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.07 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.09 hrs | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.8% | 48.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 43.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 20 | 47.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $7,901 | $22,907 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 66 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 61 | 84 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.1% | 74.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.5% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.5% | 16.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 36.1% | 14% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 33.4% | 17.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7% | 6.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.2% | 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) | 16.7% | 31.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.1% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 74.5% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 60.8% | 89.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 38.7% | 79.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 51.9% | 79.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2026 |
| April 15, 2026 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2026 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0009 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 9, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 9, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 9, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 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 March 27, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| September 28, 2023 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Complaint | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Complaint | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| June 22, 2022 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Fire safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 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 August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 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 August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| June 22, 2022 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 August 5, 2022 |
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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $7,901 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | 13 days from October 28, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKROCK INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2023 |
| MORGAN STANLEY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| TEMPEST, TYLER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2025 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| WILLIAMS, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2023 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2024 |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| USSERY, ROBERT Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2024 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| JOYNER, JESICA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2023 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| SHELLY, TIMOTHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2024 |
| TEMPEST, TYLER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/2023 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2024 |
| WILLIAMS, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2023 |
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★★★★★4Above averageNashville Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Ll
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★★★★★2Below averageAdvanced Health Care of Nashville
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Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Heartland's rating?
Heartland 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 Heartland 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 Heartland accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Heartland?
It is for profit - corporation and part of National Healthcare Corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Heartland and how do I contact it?
Heartland is at 3025 Fernbrook Lane, Nashville, TN 37214. Phone: (615) 885-2320.
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.