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Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home

One Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931

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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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

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.

  1. 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.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. 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.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. 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.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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  10. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  11. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. 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.

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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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