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NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (KNOXVILLE, Tennessee)

2120 HIGHLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, Tennessee 37916

Phone: 8655254131

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
130.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Knox
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityTennessee AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.490.60-0.11
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.893.82+0.07
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover49.3%48.6%-

Health Citation History

21 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-22Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-02Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2023-11-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-04Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

4 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-22Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-02Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-04Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-04Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$9,770
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2023-11-08Fine$9,770-

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