This is a Hendersonville-first guide to nursing homes: not national averages, but the providers licensed to operate here, current 2026 costs, and the local context that shapes a good decision. We currently track 2 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities serving Hendersonville.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Hendersonville cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What nursing homes means — and who it's for
A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that an ACLF cannot legally provide.
How Tennessee regulates it: Skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee are licensed by TDH under TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and TDH Rule 1200-08-06, and most are also federally certified for Medicare and TennCare (Medicaid). They provide 24-hour licensed nursing — a different, higher level of care than assisted living. Check the facility's CMS Five-Star rating alongside its TDH inspection history.
In Hendersonville specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Hendersonville's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, and how quickly you need a spot.
Hendersonville nursing homes: by the numbers
2 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities in Hendersonville; about 234 total licensed/certified beds; averaging 117 beds per facility; the largest at 122 beds. Skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee are both TDH-licensed under TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and federally certified through CMS — this table reflects CMS certification data. These are real, current licensed and certified provider counts for the area — not national estimates.
Licensed nursing homes providers in Hendersonville
CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities — selected from CMS Nursing Home Compare. Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026). Verify current certification, star rating, and inspection history at medicare.gov/care-compare before you commit.
| Provider | City | CMS Star Rating | License / CCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville | Hendersonville | — | 445191 |
| Signature Health Of Portland Rehab & Wellness Cent | Portland | — | 445306 |
Senior care in Hendersonville, Sumner County
Hendersonville is Sumner County's largest city and one of the metro's most established suburbs, with about 65,000 residents, high homeownership rates, a large 65+ population, and TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center anchoring health care. TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center anchors a slightly above-average-cost north-metro market with strong assisted living and memory care demand — Hendersonville families are typically middle-income homeowners who own their home and self-fund care before tapping TennCare CHOICES.
Nearby hospitals: TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, TriStar Skyline Medical Center (Nashville, south), Vanderbilt University Medical Center (regional). For Hendersonville families, quick hospital access shapes the shortlist — it eases discharges, emergencies, and the steady rhythm of specialist appointments.
Areas families ask about: Indian Lake area, Highway 31E corridor, Durham Farms, New Shackle Island, Sanders Ferry Road, Long Hollow Pike.
What nursing homes costs in Hendersonville (2026)
Hendersonville pricing runs $8,450–$9,700/month, near the metro average for the Nashville metro — a reflection of local real-estate costs and the mix of residential homes versus large communities.
- Assisted living (ACLF, standard): $4,400–$5,300/month
- Memory care (within ACLF): $5,100–$6,300/month
- Residential Home for the Aged (RHFA): $3,250–$4,900/month
- In-home care: $29–$39/hour
What lowers the bill in Hendersonville: a shared room (often $600–$1,100/mo less), a Residential Home for the Aged over a large ACLF, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or TennCare CHOICES for those who qualify.
How we vet Hendersonville providers
- TDH license or CMS certification active and clean, checked on the provider lookup
- Two most recent inspections read for repeat citations
- Family feedback gathered firsthand where possible
- Up-front written pricing with every recurring fee disclosed
- A recent advisor visit, not a brochure
Questions to ask on a tour
- How fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
- What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
- What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
- How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
- How long have caregivers worked here on average?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: 24-hour skilled nursing, room and board, all meals, therapy access, medication administration, and personal care. Typically extra: private room upgrades, specialized rehab intensives, and certain therapies beyond the covered plan. Insist on an itemized monthly quote from Hendersonville providers so hidden add-ons don't surprise you later.
How fast you can move in Hendersonville
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Hendersonville placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Hendersonville providers have current openings.
Worth knowing in Hendersonville: the strongest nursing homes options aren't always the ones with the biggest marketing budgets. We weigh TDH license standing, staffing, and family feedback over advertising, which is how families here avoid a polished tour that hides a thin overnight staff.