Alta Heights Post Acute
813 S Dickerson Rd · Goodlettsville, TN · 37072 · 6158596600
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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.
76% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 76% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
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.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 3, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 3, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 3, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 3, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 3, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2019
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.
Corrected January 3, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445460 · certified since October 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.