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HomeTennesseeNhc Healthcare, Knoxville

Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville

809 East Emerald Ave, Knoxville, TN 379178655247366WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(37 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
127
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville 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
2/5
TN average
3.0/5
Below 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
3.84 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.00 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
57.7%
TN average
48.9%
Higher than 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 overall CMS rating is below the Tennessee average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 1.00 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.60.
Staff turnover is 57.7%, higher than the Tennessee average of 48.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 18, 2019
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 15, 2023
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more 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, Knoxville is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Knoxville, Tennessee with 127 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
127
Avg Residents/Day
96.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Knox
Last Inspection
Mar 15, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
48.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 15, 2023Corrected: 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: Mar 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Mar 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 18, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 18, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 5, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 5, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 5, 2018Corrected: 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: Dec 5, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 5, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 5, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide1.90 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.84 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.29 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
57.7%
RN Turnover
29.4%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
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/AJul 1, 2000
NHC-OP LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2000
BARTON, REBECCAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 18, 2018
DODSON, VICKIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
KIDD, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
NASON JR., HOWARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
SHUFORD, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2013
SMITH, BERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
USSERY, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2009
BLACKROCK INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 20, 2019
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 7, 2023
MORGAN STANLEYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 8, 2024
NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2000
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2000
NHC-OP LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2000
VANGUARD GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 27, 2017
DODSON, VICKIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
KIDD, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
SHUFORD, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025
SMITH, BERTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Tennessee facilities
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
Knoxville, TNCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Creekview Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN3,696 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Fort Sanders Tcu
Knoxville, TN2.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
Knoxville, TN2.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,770
Island Home Park Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN3.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, TN3.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN4.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
Creekview Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN
3,696 ft2/52/52/5None recorded
Fort Sanders Tcu
Knoxville, TN
2.4 mi5/55/51/5None recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
Knoxville, TN
2.4 mi3/52/54/5$9,770
Island Home Park Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN
3.1 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, TN
3.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN
4.1 mi1/52/51/5None 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, Knoxville?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville 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, Knoxville participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville had any health inspection violations?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 15, 2023). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville provides 3.84 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours, 0.93 LPN hours, and 1.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 57.7%.
How many beds does Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville have?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville has 127 certified beds with an average of 96.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville?▾
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, Knoxville?▾
On Google Maps, Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 37 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of National Healthcare Corporation

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