diff --git a/docker/services/nova-metadata.yaml b/docker/services/nova-metadata.yaml
index a01c02ce94..2523f9785f 100644
--- a/docker/services/nova-metadata.yaml
+++ b/docker/services/nova-metadata.yaml
@@ -104,6 +104,8 @@ outputs:
             user: nova
             privileged: true
             restart: always
+            healthcheck:
+              test: /openstack/healthcheck
             volumes:
               list_concat:
                 - {get_attr: [ContainersCommon, volumes]}