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NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders, Knoxville, TN: 3 star rating, fined $9,770 across 1 fine

NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders in Knoxville, TN is owned by Nhc/Delaware Inc, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $9,770 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 19 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on January 22, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
160
Residents per day
131 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Knoxville Health Care Center, LP
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation, 72 facilities
Fines
$9,770 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
19, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
January 22, 2026
CMS Certification Number
445107
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
November 8, 2023Fine$9,770Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
January 22, 2026F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceNovember 17, 2025data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2026data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 2, 2024data.cms.gov
February 2, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 2, 2024data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 8, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 14 individual or personal trusts (8 managers, 1 officers, directors or trustees, 5 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Nhc/Delaware IncDirect ownerNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLCIndirect ownerNot listedNovember 8, 2024data.cms.gov
Nhc-Op LPGeneral partnerNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov
National Healthcare CorporationOperational or managerial controlNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov
Nhc-Op LPOperational or managerial controlNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov
Blackrock IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov
Dimensional Fund Advisors LPAdditional disclosable partyNot listedMarch 7, 2023data.cms.gov
National Health CorporationAdditional disclosable partyNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov
National Healthcare CorporationAdditional disclosable partyNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov
Nhc-Op LPAdditional disclosable partyNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov
Vanguard Group IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedFebruary 28, 2020data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.