NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Knoxville, TN, with 160 certified beds, an overall rating of 3/5, and 25 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
2120 Highland Ave · Knoxville, TN 37916 · Knox County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-22 | 6 | 2026-01-22 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-02-02 | 2 | 2024-02-02 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2020-03-04 | 13 | 2020-03-04 | 2 |
CMS reports 25 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
1 row carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-14Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-14Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-14Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-14Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-11-17Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-14Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-21Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-02Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-02Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-17Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintEnsure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28 · complaintEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-04-18Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-04-18Meet other general requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-03-06The August 2026 file contains 1 penalty row and $9,770 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | Fine | $9,770 | 0 |
CMS matched 25 ownership disclosure rows to Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.98 total nurse hours and 0.53 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 8 other published facility records near Knoxville, TN, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
