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

809 EAST EMERALD AVE, KNOXVILLE, Tennessee 37917

Phone: 8655247366

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
127
Avg Residents/Day
88.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Knox
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityTennessee AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.040.60+0.45
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.183.82+0.36
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover58.6%48.6%-

Health Citation History

11 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-05Freedom 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
2023-03-15Freedom 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.G – Actual Harm
2023-03-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-15Resident 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-15Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-18Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

3 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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