CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 4450982026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville

809 East Emerald Ave · Knoxville, TN 37917 · Knox County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds127CMS provider file
Recent citation rows14current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-04-2912026-04-293
Cycle 22023-03-1582023-03-150
Cycle 32019-12-1822019-12-180
02 / CITATION DETAIL

14 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-29 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-12
2026-04-29 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05
2026-04-29 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2026-04-29 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29
2024-11-05 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect 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 · 2024-12-10 · complaint
2023-03-15 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-13
2023-03-15 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-13
2023-03-15 · HEALTHF0600Severity G · isolated actual harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect 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 · 2023-04-13
2023-03-15 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-13
2023-03-15 · HEALTHF0744Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-13
2023-03-15 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-13
2023-03-15 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-13
2019-12-18 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-02-08
2019-12-18 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure 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 · 2020-02-08
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/08/2024
  • NASON JR., HOWARDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/18/2016
  • NASON JR., HOWARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/18/2016
  • NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • NHC-OP LPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • BARTON, REBECCAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/18/2018
  • DODSON, VICKIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2019
  • KIDD, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • NASON JR., HOWARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/18/2016
  • SHUFORD, THOMASIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2013
  • SMITH, BERTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • USSERY, ROBERTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2009
  • BLACKROCK INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/20/2019
  • DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/07/2023
  • MORGAN STANLEYOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/08/2024
  • NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATIONOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • NHC-OP LPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000

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.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.84per resident day
RN hours1.00per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.29per resident day
Staff turnover57.7%CMS reported field
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