Heartland

Nursing Home · Nashville, TN

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number445526

Contact & location

3025 Fernbrook Lane
Nashville, TN 37214
Davidson County
Phone
(615) 885-2320
ZIP code
37214 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
66
Residents per day
60.8 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
NHC Healthcare-Heartland LLC
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, avg 4.0★)
Medicare certified since
September 13, 2016
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.36 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.64 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.65 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.07 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.09 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
54.8 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
16.7 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 15, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 15 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-15 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2025-03-13 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-13 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-13 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-13 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-03-13 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2023-09-28 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-09-28 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-09-28 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-09-28 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-09-28 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.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2022-06-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05
2022-06-22 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05
2022-06-22 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05
2022-06-22 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05
2022-06-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05
2022-06-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05
2022-06-22 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05
2022-06-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05
2022-06-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-05

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $7,901 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-09-28Payment Denial13 days payment denial
2023-09-28Fine$7,901

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Blackrock INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Health Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tempest, Tyler (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanguard Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vincent, Brandon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc/Delaware INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ussery, Robert (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vincent, Brandon (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Joyner, Jesica (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shelly, Timothy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tempest, Tyler (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vincent, Brandon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Heartland?

Heartland has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Tennessee.

How many beds does Heartland have?

It has 66 certified beds and cares for about 61 residents per day.

Has Heartland been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $7,901 in the last three years.

Who owns Heartland?

It is part of National Healthcare Corporation and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Heartland?

(615) 885-2320. The facility is located at 3025 Fernbrook Lane, Nashville, TN 37214.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.