Nursing homes › Tennessee › Heartland
3025 Fernbrook Lane, Nashville, TN 37214 · 6158852320 · 66 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with National Healthcare Corporation, a group operating 69 facilities in 8 states. Group record: average rating 3.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $990,754 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.36 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 3.09. Nursing staff turnover: 55%.
All-time on record: 23 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2025-03-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-03-13 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | G | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-28 | Fine | $7,901 |
| 2023-09-28 | Payment Denial | 13 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2024 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2023 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/19/2024 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/19/2024 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2023 |
| NHC-OP LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2023 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2023 |
| JOYNER, JESICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2023 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/31/2023 |
| SHELLY, TIMOTHY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2024 |
| TEMPEST, TYLER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/07/2023 |
| VINCENT, BRANDON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/19/2024 |
| WILLIAMS, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445526. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.