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809 East Emerald Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 · (865) 524-7366 · 127 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 300 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with National Healthcare Corporation, a group operating 69 facilities in 8 states. Group record: average rating 4.0/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,003,198 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (4.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.84 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 1.00. Weekend total: 3.29. Nursing staff turnover: 58%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 11 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-12 |
| 2024-11-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-10 |
| 2023-03-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Health | corrected 2023-04-13 |
| 2023-03-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-13 |
| 2023-03-15 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-13 |
| 2023-03-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-13 |
| 2023-03-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-13 |
| 2023-03-15 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-13 |
| 2023-03-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-13 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 07/01/2000 |
| NHC-OP LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| BARTON, REBECCA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/18/2018 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| SHUFORD, THOMAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2013 |
| SMITH, BERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2009 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 445098), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/nhc-healthcare-knoxville-knoxville-tn/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445098. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.