Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
One Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (865) 862-8100
- Last standard health inspection
- March 11, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day, on average
- 128.2
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Chain
- Tennessee State Veterans' Home
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Tennessee average (5 vs 14).
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 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 11, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 March 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0644 2 times since 2024.
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 March 31, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 23, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 January 22, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 14, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2024.
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 26, 2024.
Questions
When was Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home last inspected?
CMS lists March 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since February 14, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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