Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
809 East Emerald Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
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Follow this homeNhc Healthcare, Knoxville 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 inspectionApril 29, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Health citations since December 18, 201911 (Tennessee average 14)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- 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 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 29, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on April 29, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
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 quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on November 5, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 December 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 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 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.8 hours per resident per day.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 15, 2023 from $33,348 to $33,716.
Health inspection on March 15, 2023
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard 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.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual 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 April 13, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2023.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 April 13, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2023.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2023.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2023.
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 13, 2023.
Health inspection on December 18, 2019
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2020.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 February 8, 2020.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (865) 524-7366
- Last standard health inspection
- April 29, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 127
- Residents per day, on average
- 88.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Nhc Healthcare-Knoxville LLC
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Tennessee average (11 vs 14).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/08/2024
- NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
- NHC-OP LPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
- BARTON, REBECCAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/18/2018
- DODSON, VICKIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2019
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- KIDD, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- NASON JR., HOWARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/18/2016
- SHUFORD, THOMASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2013
- SMITH, BERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- USSERY, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2009
Questions
When was Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville last inspected?
CMS lists April 29, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since December 18, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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