The Meadows
Nashville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445496) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (615) 646-4466 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Meadows has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Meadows reports 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
The Meadows has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Meadows is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 16, 2010. It is licensed for 113 beds and currently serves an average of 102 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Meadows holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measures rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for The Meadows and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
The Meadows is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period available in that dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Meadows has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Meadows accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 55.2%; CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for The Meadows.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, The Meadows does not have a CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Meadows is certified for 113 beds and has an average of 102 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility that is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Meadows has been certified since April 16, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6156464466 and verify details 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 6156464466 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Meadows' full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445496?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.