NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS
2120 HIGHLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37916 · CCN 445107
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg residents/day
- 128.2
- Phone
- 8655254131
Inspection history vs Tennessee & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Tennessee avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-02-02 | 2 | 5.8 | 9.5 | -3.8 better |
| 2 | 2020-03-04 | 2 | 4.6 | 9.8 | -2.6 better |
| 3 | 2019-02-12 | 15 | 4.6 | 9.3 | +10.4 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.98 | 56.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.56 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.95 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $9,770
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
- Facilities in chain
- 65
- Chain avg overall
- 3.90 / 5
Inspection citations (19)1 actual harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-02 · Health · corrected 2024-03-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Actual harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2023-11-08 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2020-03-04 · Health · corrected 2020-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2020-03-04 · Health · corrected 2020-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-02-12 · Health · corrected 2019-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2019-02-12 · Health · corrected 2019-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0761Ensure 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.2019-02-12 · Health · corrected 2019-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-02-12 · Health · corrected 2019-03-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC-OP LP | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 2020-02-27 |
| BLACKROCK INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2020-02-28 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-03-07 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-11-08 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2020-02-28 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2020-02-28 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2020-02-28 |
| NHC-OP LP | Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2020-02-28 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-02-28 |
| NHC-OP LP | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-02-28 |
| BALDWIN, BRITTANY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-09-01 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-06-01 |
| FINCHER, KEVIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-04-03 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-05-31 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-04-18 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2000-07-01 |
| WRATHER, TIMOTHY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-09-04 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-04-18 |
Other facilities in KNOXVILLE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME | ★★★★★ | 140 |
| FORT SANDERS TCU | ★★★★★ | 24 |
| HOLSTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★★ | 94 |
| WEST HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB | ★★★★☆ | 194 |
| CREEKVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION | ★★★☆☆ | 91 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.