The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS
KNOXVILLE, TN · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
3 of 5 stars overall. NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders has 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings, 4-star quality measures, reported staffing of 3.99 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations related to accident hazards, medication storage/labeling, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9923 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 2, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9923.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.21
- Nurse aides
- 2.26
- Weekend nursing
- 3.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 24%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.5%12.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%6.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.9%2.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.5%4.7%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1%5.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.3%7.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.4%15.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.7%27.4%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.5%1.3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.6%16.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%2.2%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.3%97.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,770 in total fines.
- $9,770
Federal fine
Nov 8, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 68 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 131.7 residents on an average day (82% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.