NHC Place at the Trace
8353 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221 · Davidson County · (615) 890-2020
90 certified beds, about 84 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare since 2016
Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 445525 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 19, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Tennessee average is 4.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since September 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.08 hours per resident per day, against 3.80 across Tennessee and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.35 of those hours.
54.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Tennessee average 48.9%).
CMS links it to National Healthcare Corporation, an affiliated group of 71 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
609/19
602/25
105/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 13 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
2E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 19, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to store medications in accordance with facility policy when 1 of 2 nurses (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A) left medications unsecured and unattended for 1 of 5 (Resident #60) sampled residents observed during medication administration and when medications were found unsecured and unattended for 1 of 83 (Resident #61 ) sampled residents.
February 12, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, facility documentation review, job descriptions, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and served under sanitary conditions when floors were soiled throughout the kitchen, cookware and equipment were soiled, when the dishwasher was not maintained at an appropriate temperature for sanitation, and when 1 of 1 staff (Cook N) failed to perform hand hygiene during tray line service. The facility had a census of 82 with 82 of those residents receiving a tray from the kitchen.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure to maintain or enhance residents' dignity and respect during dining when 6 of 9 (Unit Manager (UM) A, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) B, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) J, CNA F, Staffing Coordinator E, and CNA G) failed to knock and/or announce themselves before entering a resident's room and failed to use courtesy titles when addressing residents and when referring to residents.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on the medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the environment was free of accident hazards when unsecured sharps were observed in 1 of 80 (Resident #47) occupied resident rooms.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 (Registered Nurse (RN) L) nurses administered medications with a medication error rate of less than 5 percent (%). A total of 2 errors were observed out of 33 opportunities, resulting in a medication error rate of 6.06%.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of rosemontpharma.com, policy review, medical record review, interview, and observation, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #77) reviewed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to prevent the spread of infections when 1 of 4 (Registered Nurse (RN) K) nurses failed to properly perform hand hygiene during blood glucose monitoring and cleaned an injection site with a used alcohol pad during medication administration.
September 18, 2019Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a timely Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment for 4 (#9, #19, #45, #53) of 7 residents reviewed.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observation and interview the facility failed to implement a base line care plan to include respiratory services for 1(#340) of 7 residents reviewed.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review and interview, the facility failed to update a care plan for 1 (#53) of 41 residents reviewed.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to properly store a nebulizer mask to prevent the spread of infection for 1 (#340) of 7 residents who received respiratory services.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation and interview the facility staff failed to use hand sanitizer while delivering lunch trays to 2 rooms (434 and 435) of 10 rooms observed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, resource article for cleaning agent, observation and interviews, the facility failed to use proper floor cleaning disinfectant solution to destroy Clostridium Difficile (C Diff) bacterial spores to prevent the spread of infection.
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on February 12, 2025, 2 on September 18, 2019.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- D List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.08 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.35 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.69 | 3.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.84 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 54.5% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 46.2% | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.06 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.25 on weekdays and 3.69 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.20 in April to June 2025 to 4.08 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.08 | 1.35 | 4.25 | 3.69 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 84 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.42 | 1.53 | 4.66 | 3.78 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 85 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.20 | 1.24 | 4.39 | 3.71 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.20 | 1.17 | 4.41 | 3.68 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 86 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Tennessee, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.56 | 3.95 | 3.27 | 4.0% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.6 | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.8 | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.8 | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.5 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NHC PLACE AT THE TRACE LLC. CMS links this home to National Healthcare Corporation, a group of 71 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/08/2024 | |
| NHC/Delaware Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2016 | |
| Vincent, Brandon | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| Vincent, Brandon | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2016 | |
| NHC-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2016 | |
| Dodson, Vicki | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/13/2016 | |
| Hamilton, Tanaka | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/17/2019 | |
| Kidd, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/31/2023 | |
| Kingston, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/14/2025 | |
| Shelly, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2024 | |
| Slandzicki, Alex | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Ussery, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/13/2016 | |
| Vincent, Brandon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/20/2019 | |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/07/2023 | |
| Morgan Stanley | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/08/2024 | |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/13/2016 | |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2016 | |
| NHC-Op LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2016 | |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/27/2017 | |
| Dodson, Vicki | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/13/2016 | |
| Kidd, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/31/2023 | |
| Kingston, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/18/2025 | |
| Slandzicki, Alex | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/20/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 19, 2026: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2019: "Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition"
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- The Meadows Nashville, 2.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- West Meade Place Nashville, 5.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Woodcrest at Blakeford Nashville, 9.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Nashville, 9.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Franklin Wellness and Rehabilitation Center Franklin, 9.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Franklin, 9.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- NHC Place at Cool Springs Franklin, 9.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- NHC Healthcare, Franklin Franklin, 10 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 9 citations
Tennessee contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Tennessee. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Department of Disability and Aging, 877-236-0013. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is NHC Place at the Trace's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates NHC Place at the Trace 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did NHC Place at the Trace get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on May 19, 2026. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
- Has NHC Place at the Trace been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does NHC Place at the Trace accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns NHC Place at the Trace?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to National Healthcare Corporation. Legal business name: NHC PLACE AT THE TRACE LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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