Nursing homeActive
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 379168655254131160 certified beds · 134 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2020
Deficiencies
21
● 0● 20● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$9,770
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-22
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Tennessee Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-02 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-08 | Complaint | 0101 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-03-04 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Tennessee Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-14Record 445107-20260122-F557
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-14Record 445107-20260122-F584
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-14Record 445107-20260122-F644
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-14Record 445107-20260122-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-17Record 445107-20260122-F684
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-14Record 445107-20260122-F761
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-02Record 445107-20240202-F698
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-02Record 445107-20240202-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F689
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F580
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F600
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F684
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F693
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F760
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F804
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445107-20231108-F925
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-18Record 445107-20200304-F658
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-18Record 445107-20200304-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | Civil money penalty | $9,770 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.53
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 0.60 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.98
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.80 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.71
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.31 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover50%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover25%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.2% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 13.0% | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.4% | 14.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 26.5% | 31.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin, Brittany Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fincher, Kevin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nason Jr., Howard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nhc-Op LP Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ussery, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wrather, Timothy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baldwin, Brittany Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blackrock Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morgan Stanley Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nason Jr., Howard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nason Jr., Howard Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Health Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nhc-Op LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nhc-Op LP Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanguard Group Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wrather, Timothy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
National Healthcare Corporation — 69 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Tennessee.
No county cost figures on file for Knox.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Sanders Tcu Knoxville | 0.2 mi | 2026-06-17 | 010 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville Knoxville | 2.4 mi | 2026-04-29 | 020 |
| Creekview Health And Rehabilitation Knoxville | 3.1 mi | 2025-11-17 | 060 |
| Island Home Park Health And Rehab Knoxville | 2.7 mi | 2026-05-20 | 080 |
| Lyonsview Health And Rehabilitation Center Knoxville | 3.6 mi | 2026-05-19 | 061 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |