Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders is a nursing home in Knoxville, Tennessee. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 22, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since March 4, 202021 (Tennessee average 14)
- Fines in the past three years1, $9,770 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on January 22, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2026.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2026.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on January 22, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.6 to 3.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 8, 2023 from $15,030 to $9,770.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on February 2, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2020.
Fire safety inspection on February 2, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 8, 2023
11 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
8 of 303 Tennessee homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
CMS fine of $9,770 on November 8, 2023.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2023.
Health inspection on March 4, 2020
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2020.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2020.
Fire safety inspection on March 4, 2020
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0200. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2020.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2020.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (865) 525-4131
- Last standard health inspection
- January 22, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day, on average
- 130.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Knoxville Health Care Center, LP
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Tennessee average (21 vs 14).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NHC/DELAWARE INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 02/28/2020
- MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/08/2024
- NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2020
- NHC-OP LPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/28/2020
- BALDWIN, BRITTANYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
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- DODSON, VICKIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2019
- FINCHER, KEVINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/03/2023
- KIDD, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/31/2023
- NASON JR., HOWARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/18/2016
- USSERY, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
- WRATHER, TIMOTHYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/04/2018
Questions
When was Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders last inspected?
CMS lists January 22, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since March 4, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $9,770 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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