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Heartland

Nashville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445526) · 66 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,901 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (615) 885-2320 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Heartland in Nashville, Tennessee holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.

Heartland reports total nurse staffing of 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.8%.

CMS records show Heartland has 1 federal fine totaling $7,901.00 and 1 payment denial on record; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Heartland Heartland: 5★ 5★ TN average TN average: 3★ 3★ National Healthcar chain avg National Healthcar chain avg: 4★ 4★

About this facility

Heartland is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Nashville, Tennessee (Davidson County), operating with 66 certified beds and an average daily census of 60.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been federally certified since September 13, 2016. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, Heartland holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.36 per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,901.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.

CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty records, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Heartland has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Heartland is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.36 hours per resident per day with a staffing rating of 3 stars, and nursing staff turnover is 54.8%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,901.00 and 1 payment denial.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Heartland, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Heartland has 66 certified beds with an average daily census of 60.8 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

Heartland is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities averaging a 4.0-star rating.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Heartland has been certified since September 13, 2016.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, each scored 1 to 5 stars; Heartland scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This information is not available in the CMS data provided; contact Heartland at 6158852320 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information is not available in the CMS data provided; contact Heartland at 6158852320 to arrange a tour.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review Heartland's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445526?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.