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HomeTennesseeNhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders

Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders

2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 379168655254131WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(8 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
160
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $9,770

How Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders Compares in Tennessee

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
TN average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
TN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.98 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.53 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
50.4%
TN average
48.9%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 22, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 7 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,452/mo
Tennessee median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Tennessee median
Knox County 65+
77,347
16.1% of county
County Population
481,406
Knox County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Knoxville, Tennessee with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1977. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
133.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1977
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Knox
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
39.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 4, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 4, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$9,770
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 8, 2023
$9,770

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.28 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.18 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.98 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.71 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.4%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NHC/DELAWARE INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 8, 2024
NASON JR., HOWARDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
NASON JR., HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
NHC-OP LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
BALDWIN, BRITTANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2022
DODSON, VICKIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
FINCHER, KEVINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 3, 2023
KIDD, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 31, 2023
NASON JR., HOWARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
USSERY, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2000
WRATHER, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 4, 2018
NHC-OP LPGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
BLACKROCK INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 7, 2023
MORGAN STANLEYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 8, 2024
NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
NHC-OP LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
VANGUARD GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 28, 2020
BALDWIN, BRITTANYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025
DODSON, VICKIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
KIDD, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 31, 2023
WRATHER, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 8, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders and nearby alternatives.

All Tennessee facilities
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
Knoxville, TNCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,770
Fort Sanders Tcu
Knoxville, TN1,056 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN2.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Island Home Park Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN2.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Creekview Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN3.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, TN3.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $12,038
Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, TN4.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
Knoxville, TN · Current facility
—3/52/54/5$9,770
Fort Sanders Tcu
Knoxville, TN
1,056 ft5/55/51/5None recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
2.4 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Island Home Park Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN
2.7 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Creekview Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN
3.1 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, TN
3.6 mi1/51/51/5$12,038
Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, TN
4.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Tennessee is $7,452/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders had any health inspection violations?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 22, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $9,770.
What are the staffing levels at Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders provides 3.98 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, 1.18 LPN hours, and 2.28 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.4%.
How many beds does Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders have?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders has 160 certified beds with an average of 133.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 6 in Knoxville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders?▾
On Google Maps, Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of National Healthcare Corporation

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