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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

NHC Place at the Trace

8353 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221 · All homes in Nashville

NHC Place at the Trace, a 90-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Nashville, TN, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Phone: 6158902020

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.20
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
14
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
445525
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
90
Residents
86
In Hospital
No
County
Davidson
Last Inspection
Feb 12, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.20 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.24 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.90
CNA Hours
2.06
Total Nursing Hours
4.20 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.16
Nursing Turnover
53.6%
RN Turnover
40.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About NHC Place at the Trace

NHC Place at the Trace operates 90 certified beds in Nashville, TN with approximately 86 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.20 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 1.24 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, NHC Place at the Trace falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 53.6%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (14 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 29, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2019 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2019 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2019 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2019 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 30, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2018 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 19, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2018 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 19, 2018

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 21.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 25.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 11.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 6.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 22.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 94.3% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for NHC Place at the Trace?
NHC Place at the Trace has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at NHC Place at the Trace?
NHC Place at the Trace reports 4.20 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.24 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 53.6%.
How many beds does NHC Place at the Trace have?
NHC Place at the Trace has 90 certified beds with approximately 86 residents. The facility is located at 8353 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221.
Does NHC Place at the Trace have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, NHC Place at the Trace has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has NHC Place at the Trace received any fines or penalties?
No, NHC Place at the Trace has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns NHC Place at the Trace?
NHC Place at the Trace is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was NHC Place at the Trace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for NHC Place at the Trace was on Feb 12, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for NHC Place at the Trace?
NHC Place at the Trace is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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