Nursing home

Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville

809 East Emerald Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917

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

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville, with 16 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
127
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.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures5 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 2
15
Knox Co. avg 3.08Tennessee avg 2.99This facility
This facility: 2 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.

16
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
62018
22019
72023
12024
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.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

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)16.46%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)10.9%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.6%

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
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
Barton, RebeccaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dodson, VickiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kidd, BrianOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Nason Jr., HowardOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Shuford, ThomasOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Smith, BertOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ussery, RobertOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
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
Dodson, VickiADP OF THE SNF
Kidd, BrianADP OF THE SNF
Shuford, ThomasADP OF THE SNF
Smith, BertADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Knox County.

809 East Emerald Ave, Knoxville
Knox County · TN · 37917
127 certified beds35.9909, -83.9280

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, Knoxville's CMS rating?

Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville located?

Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville is located at 809 East Emerald Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917 in Knox County, and CMS lists 127 certified beds.

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

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

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

Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville's CMS overall rating is 2 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, Knoxville's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville'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)
445098
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
127
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 16 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Nov 5, 20240600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 10, 2024
Mar 15, 20230550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Mar 15, 20230584EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Mar 15, 20230600GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Mar 15, 20230609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Mar 15, 20230744DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Mar 15, 20230812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Mar 15, 20230880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 13, 2023
Dec 18, 20190656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 8, 2020
Dec 18, 20190689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 8, 2020
Dec 5, 20180641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2019
Dec 5, 20180644EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2019
Dec 5, 20180656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2019
Dec 5, 20180657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2019
Dec 5, 20180684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2019
Dec 5, 20180695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 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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