Quick answers
- Is Barton House licensed?
- Barton House appears on the official license list of the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation (list dated October 1, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Care Living Facility”, license number 175, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Barton House have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 38. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Barton House?
- 6961 U.S. Highway 70 South, Nashville, TN 37221, Davidson County, Tennessee.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Nashville (about 8.6 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Clarendale at Bellevue Place0.0 mi · Nashville, TN · capacity 93
- Harmony at Bellevue0.0 mi · Nashville, TN · capacity 110
- NHC Place at the Trace0.0 mi · Nashville, TN · capacity 99
- The Lodge at Natchez Trace0.0 mi · Nashville, TN · capacity 122
- The Village at Bellevue0.0 mi · Nashville, TN · capacity 99
- NHC Place at Cool Springs6.5 mi · Franklin, TN · capacity 108
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital8.6 mi · Nashville, TN
- VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System11 mi · Nashville, TN
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center11 mi · Nashville, TN
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Care Living Facility |
|---|---|
| License number | 175 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 38 |
| Address | 6961 U.S. Highway 70 South, Nashville, TN 37221 |
| County | Davidson |
| State | Tennessee |
| Licensing agency | Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Tennessee — Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation, list dated October 1, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances