Alta Heights Post Acute
Goodlettsville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445460) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (615) 859-6600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alta Heights Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
Alta Heights Post Acute reports 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and nursing staff turnover of 66.3%.
Alta Heights Post Acute has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials; CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Alta Heights Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee, operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 90 beds and reports an average daily census of 80.3 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alta Heights Post Acute holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Alta Heights Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alta Heights Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, and staff turnover is 66.3%; the staffing star rating is 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 80.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Alta Heights Post Acute scores 4, 4, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 6158596600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6158596600 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445460?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.