Nursing homes › Tennessee › Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916 · 8655254131 · 160 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with National Healthcare Corporation, a group operating 69 facilities in 8 states. Group record: average rating 3.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $990,754 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.98 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.53. Weekend total: 3.71. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 21 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-22 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-17 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-14 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-02 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-02 |
| 2023-11-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | Fine | $9,770 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2020 |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2024 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2020 |
| NHC-OP LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2020 |
| BALDWIN, BRITTANY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2022 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| FINCHER, KEVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/03/2023 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/31/2023 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| WRATHER, TIMOTHY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/04/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445107. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.