Fort Sanders Tcu
Knoxville · 0.2 mi · 24 beds
CitationsNoneSubstantiated0
NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders
2120 HIGHLAND AVE, Knoxville, TN, 37916
Nursing home160 licensed beds0 citations on record
6 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 6 deficiencies against NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders in Knoxville, Tennessee at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-01-22. 1 finding has been recorded at the actual-harm level. Medicare has fined it 1 time, totalling $9,770. Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall.
3 / 5Medicare overall rating
160certified beds
6deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
1actual-harm findings on record
1federal fines, $9,770
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.1
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.20
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
Most recentDDDDDDDDGEEEEDDDDDDD
The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0557 · 2026-01-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0584 · 2026-01-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0644 · 2026-01-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0677 · 2026-01-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2026-01-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0761 · 2026-01-22 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0698 · 2024-02-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2024-02-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0689 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · Actual harm to a resident
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0677 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0925 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0580 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0600 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0657 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0693 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0755 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2023-11-08 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0658 · 2020-03-04 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below3 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles2 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are4 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home5 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.98071
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year50.4%
Penalties
What Medicare has fined this home
FinesCivil money penalties imposed by CMS1
Total fined$9,770
Payment denials and other penaltiesMedicare refusing to pay for new admissions is the usual one1
Ownership
Who owns NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2020 |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2024 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2020 |
| NHC-OP LP | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2020 |
| BALDWIN, BRITTANY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2022 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| FINCHER, KEVIN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/03/2023 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/31/2023 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
Part of the NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION group.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 445107.
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