CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
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.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
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.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Nov 8, 2024 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Apr 18, 2016 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 18, 2016 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| NHC-OP LP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| BALDWIN, BRITTANY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2022 |
| DODSON, VICKI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| FINCHER, KEVIN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 3, 2023 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 31, 2023 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 18, 2016 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| WRATHER, TIMOTHY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 4, 2018 |
| NHC-OP LP | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| BLACKROCK INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 7, 2023 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 8, 2024 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| NHC-OP LP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 28, 2020 |
| BALDWIN, BRITTANY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 13, 2025 |
| DODSON, VICKI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 31, 2023 |
| WRATHER, TIMOTHY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 8, 2025 |
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