Nursing home

Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders

2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37916

CMS ownership records associate this facility with National Healthcare Corporation · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders, with 19 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $9,770 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
160
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Knox Co. avg 3.08Tennessee avg 2.99This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Knox Co. avg: 3.08. Tennessee avg: 2.99.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

19
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
11
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42019
22020
112023
22024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $9,770 total · Nov 8, 2023
  1. Nov 8, 2023$9,770

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)15.05%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.69%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5.31%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Nhc/Delaware IncDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Nason Jr., HowardMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Nason Jr., HowardCORPORATE OFFICER
National Healthcare CorporationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Nhc-Op LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Baldwin, BrittanyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dodson, VickiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fincher, KevinOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kidd, BrianOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Nason Jr., HowardOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ussery, RobertOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wrather, TimothyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Nhc-Op LPGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
Blackrock IncADP OF THE SNF
Dimensional Fund Advisors LPADP OF THE SNF
Morgan StanleyADP OF THE SNF
National Health CorporationADP OF THE SNF
National Healthcare CorporationADP OF THE SNF
Nhc-Op LPADP OF THE SNF
Vanguard Group IncADP OF THE SNF
Baldwin, BrittanyADP OF THE SNF
Dodson, VickiADP OF THE SNF
Kidd, BrianADP OF THE SNF
Wrather, TimothyADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Knox County.

2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville
Knox County · TN · 37916
160 certified beds35.9579, -83.9400

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood
CCN 445002
Lewisburg, TN433Not shown$0
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson
CCN 445004
Dickson, TN544Not shown$0
Siskin Subacute West
CCN 445008
Chattanooga, TN215Not shown$93,919
Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga
CCN 445013
Chattanooga, TN331Not shown$0
Asbury Place at Maryville
CCN 445017
Maryville, TN121Shown$0
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City
CCN 445024
Johnson City, TN553Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders's CMS rating?

Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders located?

Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders is located at 2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37916 in Knox County, and CMS lists 160 certified beds.

Does Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $9,770 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.08 across 13 facilities in Knox County, and 2.99 across Tennessee. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
445107
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
160
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 19 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 2, 20240698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 2, 2024
Feb 2, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 2, 2024
Nov 8, 20230580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230657DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230677EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230684EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230693DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230760DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230804EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 8, 20230925EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Mar 4, 20200658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2020
Mar 4, 20200880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2020
Feb 12, 20190689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2019
Feb 12, 20190698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2019
Feb 12, 20190761FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2019
Feb 12, 20190812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2019

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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