Bethany Health Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
421 Ocala Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
Bethany Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Nashville, TN. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Nashville area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (615) 834-4214.
Operated by Carerite Centers, which runs 32 communities in our directory.
With 180 beds, Bethany Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Nashville average about 127 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Nashville average about 3.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Nashville average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 62%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Davidson County, TN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Bethany Health Care Center. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Bethany Health Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 180
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 62%
- Last health inspection April 2025
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