Alta Heights Post Acute
813 S DICKERSON RD, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Alta Heights Post Acute Compares
Alta Heights Post Acute is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (31.9%) is above the Tennessee average of 16.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Goodlettsville, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.9% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (90% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Alta Heights Post Acute
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Alta Heights Post Acute with other nursing homes in Goodlettsville.
How is Alta Heights Post Acute addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Alta Heights Post Acute doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.9% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Alta Heights Post Acute keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Alta Heights Post Acute?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Alta Heights Post Acute's rating advantage in Goodlettsville?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Alta Heights Post Acute?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Goodlettsville
Goodlettsville sits in Davidson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 84,748 (12.3%)
- Median age
- 34.4 years
- Median household income
- $62,515
- Median home value
- $267,400
Demographics for Davidson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Goodlettsville.
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