The Health Center at Richland Place
504 Elmington Avenue · Nashville, TN · 37205 · 6152924900
107 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: National Healthcare Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $56,378 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 5, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 5, 2021 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2019
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 29, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 29, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 29, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected July 9, 2019 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
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.
Corrected July 9, 2019 · Administration
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No harm found · C June 13, 2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 9, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2018
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.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2018
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C June 27, 2018
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 25, 2024 | Fine | $56,378 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445166 · certified since May 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.